Lynbara Pedestrian Bridge Replacement, Lynbara Avenue, St Ives

Overview Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to design and construct the replacement of the Lynbara Avenue pedestrian bridge, St Ives, located within a constrained bushland reserve. Purpose The works are required to achieve no ground disturbance, no vegetation clearing, and no waterway impact, consistent with the Exempt Development pathway under State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, supported by a Review of Environmental Factors (REF). Scope The core scope includes: Replacement of the existing timber bridge superstructure with a fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) system Retaining the existing concrete piers and abutments, which Council has assessed and confirmed suitable for reuse Achieving a minimum 50-year design life using low-maintenance materials under pedestrian-only loading Two further items are offered as priced inclusions: Replacement of the pedestrian stairs at the Edgewood Place approach, priced as a separate lump sum Supply and installation of a kiln-dried spotted gum hardwood grabrail, priced as an extra over Contract Terms and Conditions The contract is a Design and Construct arrangement under AS4902, with Ku-ring-gai Council acting as superintendent Council reserves the right to elect some, all, or none of the priced inclusions prior to contract award, without adjustment to the rates and prices tendered for the core works Full details of the scope, specification, and conditions are set out in the RFT documentation Instructions to Tenderers Tender documents must be obtained after registration. To ensure that all information is received, the entity submitting the response must be registered with TenderLink and have downloaded the documentation specific to the particular Tender, EOI, or RFQ they have responded to in TenderLink. Tender enquiries should be directed to the online forum. Completed responses can be submitted via the electronic tender box (preferred), using the attached word version of the Schedule. Respondents will receive a Successful Submission Receipt timed and dated upon completion. Submissions can also be placed in a sealed envelope, endorsed with the tender title, number, and closing date, and placed in the Tender Box located in the foyer (level 4) of Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon 2072, by the nominated time and date. Council is not bound to accept the lowest priced Tender or all or any part of a Tender and reserves the right to conduct the Request for Tender process and select the successful respondent(s) as it sees fit. Council staff are unable to respond to verbal enquiries in relation to the Tender. Late, verbal, faxed, or emailed proposals will not be accepted.