Fitzroy Falls RFS Building – Construction

Overview Wingecarribee Shire Council (the Principal) is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced Contractors to construct a new Rural Fire Service (RFS) station at Fitzroy Falls, NSW, including site preparation, foundations, and erection of a purpose-built facility with appliance bays, office, amenities, and a multipurpose room. External works include access driveways, hardstand areas, parking, drainage, and utility connections. A detailed brief of the extent of services required by Council is set out in Volume 1 - Specification, included as part of the Request for Tender documentation. Scope The scope includes, but is not limited to: Construction of the RFS station building including structural, architectural and services components Site preparation and earthworks Construction of concrete slabs, footings and structural elements Installation of all building services (electrical, hydraulic, fire, mechanical, IT and security) Construction of access driveways, hardstand areas and drainage systems Landscaping and external finishes Connection to existing infrastructure and services Coordination of statutory approvals and certification activities Coordinating all certification activities with the appointed Certifier (CoCert Building Certification), including notices before critical stages, mandatory footing, slab, structural and final inspections, and provision of all compliance certificates necessary for an Occupation Certificate Attending meetings with the Project Control Group (Council and NSW RFS representatives) as directed by the Principal Civil works Clearing, stripping, excavation, filling and compaction in accordance with geotechnical recommendations, including proof rolling and engineered fill Stormwater drainage systems including pits, pipes, connections and a lawful point of discharge Heavy-duty hardstand areas, driveways, pavements, slabs and accessways including all sub-base, base and surface treatments, built to withstand repeated loading from heavy emergency vehicles Vehicle access, turning areas and apron slabs for appliances, including kerb transitions and entry points integrated with existing road infrastructure Structural works Reinforced concrete slabs suitable for high load operational zones (e.g. engine bays) Foundations, footings, piles and slab systems per approved geotechnical conditions Concrete works (AS3600), reinforcement (AS4671 and AS3600) and structural steelwork (AS4100 and AS1554) Temporary bracing and propping, with 2 days' notice for inspections and hold points before concrete placement or covering up works Building works Appliance bays for fire trucks and operational vehicles Administration and control areas Amenities and support spaces for personnel Durable wall, floor and ceiling finishes suitable for industrial use Weatherproof and robust building envelope Building services Electrical systems including lighting, power and emergency systems Hydraulic services including water supply and drainage Fire protection systems suitable for the building classification Mechanical ventilation where required Full testing and commissioning of all services prior to Practical Completion ICT, communications, security and CCTV Design, coordination, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and certification of all communications, ICT infrastructure, security, access control and CCTV systems One 24RU, 600mm wide x 600mm deep wall-mounted communications cabinet for NSW RFS, and one 24RU, minimum 800mm deep communications rack for Council ICT services, with dedicated 15A GPOs and dedicated circuits behind each rack Communications room of minimum 8m² with secure construction, electronic access control, dedicated split-system air conditioning, vinyl floor finish and NBN termination equipment Structured cabling with a permanent labelling scheme and an outlet schedule NBN Sky Muster satellite service provisions and NTD infrastructure (Council to organise the NBN service) Infrastructure for an Inner Range security and access control platform (Integrity preferred), including electronic access control, intruder alarm, back-to-base monitoring, door hardware and fire system interfaces Infrastructure for a Council-compliant CCTV system (Axis or Hanwha IP cameras, Genetec VMS and NVR) with minimum 30-day retention Use of Council's preferred security systems integrator (Redhanded Security) for access control, intruder alarm and CCTV Power and rack arrangements for the Council-supplied APC 2kVA UPS, 24-port switch and firewall appliance Cyber security measures including current firmware, default passwords changed, and an ICT/security/CCTV asset register and commissioning reports Landscaping works Stabilisation of disturbed areas, and preparation and conditioning of soil and planting areas Fencing, furniture and minor structures, including turfing and planting as required Drainage integration with landscaped areas, using low-maintenance treatments appropriate for rural conditions Establishment and maintenance of landscaped areas during the Defects Liability Period Coordination and completion Coordinating civil, structural, building, services and landscaping works and resolving all interfaces between trades before construction Delivering a completed facility ready for immediate operational use, with work-as-executed drawings, compliance certificates, operation and maintenance information, and documentation to enable the Occupation Certificate Contractor Requirements Appropriately qualified and experienced in construction of similar facilities Act as Principal Contractor under the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of all Works Ensure Works comply with the approved Development Consent (DA), the Construction Certificate (CC), the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) and all relevant statutory authority approvals No Works to proceed until the relevant approvals authorising such Works have been obtained Council ICT acceptance of ICT, security and CCTV systems required before Practical Completion Contract Terms and Conditions Commencement: 14 days after the Date of Contract Completion: 76 weeks after the Date of Contract Contract documentation includes Volume 3 - Conditions of Contract Instructions to Tenderers In accordance with section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council invites tenders in accordance with this Invitation and the following accompanying documents: Volume 1 - Specification Volume 1a - Appendices A - M Volume 2 - Response Schedules Volume 3 - Conditions of Contract Any published Addenda Enquiries Primary contact: Kristian Draxl Email: procurement@wsc.nsw.gov.au Phone: 1300 680 888