Expression of Interest - Civil and Earthworks Services
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About this tender
Overview Dubbo Regional Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified businesses or individuals within the Dubbo Regional Council LGA who are interested in providing civil, excavation and earthworks services at the Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre in Dubbo. The services relate to the safe collection, transport, storage and recycling of decommissioned end-of-life solar photovoltaic modules, maximising material recovery and diversion from landfill. Scope The scope of works may include, but is not limited to: Standard landfill cell preparation and construction support Excavation, trimming, shaping and profiling of landfill cells Construction and maintenance of landfill batters Construction, maintenance and modification of stormwater and water diversion channels Drainage and water management earthworks Construction and maintenance of bunds, windrows and other earth structures Road, access track and haul road construction and maintenance The above list is not exhaustive and Council may request the Contractor to undertake other activities that are reasonably within the capability of the Contractor's plant, personnel and experience. Contractor Requirements Experience in Waste (preferred) Quarry experience (preferred) Experience in Stormwater and Drainage Equipment to include a 30 tonne excavator with operator, a 14 tonne excavator with operator and a 30 tonne articulated dump truck with operator All relevant safety and compliance regulations must be met How to Apply Please submit your interest using the webform before 5pm on Friday 23 October 2026. Following the closure of the interest period, a Tender will be run for interested parties. Respondents should monitor the email account used to submit their expression of interest, as further emails about the Tender process will be sent from procurement@dubbo.nsw.gov.au. Enquiries For further information, please contact procurement@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
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