Open Space Irrigation Systems Audit

Overview The City of Canterbury Bankstown is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake irrigation audits across all Council-managed irrigated sports fields. Council has 148 sports fields, including 1 golf course, with irrigation systems requiring audit. Purpose The audits are intended to: Assess asset condition, useful life and replacement value Evaluate water and energy efficiency Determine compliance with relevant standards Inform Capital Works Program (CWP) renewal and funding priorities Scope An Irrigation Inspection Program will be delivered by the Contractor for completing an audit for each nominated site. Condition Inspections The objective of the condition inspections is to provide sufficient information to inform strategic asset planning and management decisions. The condition inspections will be delivered as part of the lump sum price. The scope includes: Conducting a condition inspection on each system Developing an asset register for each site Undertaking detailed site inspections and investigations required to adequately understand asset condition and performance Non-invasive visual inspection of all components, without excavating to confirm pipe size, materials or the location of buried irrigation system assets, and without entering confined spaces such as underground tanks Checking correct sprinkler, pressure, coverage and installation Checking operation of the systems and determining whether all components are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements Identifying components showing signs of age or damage Checking backflow devices, including tanks, for compliance with current Australian Standards Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in undertaking irrigation audits The successful consultant for this brief is excluded from submitting or subcontracting for the construction phase The successful consultant is excluded from advising any other third party which may submit for the construction phase of the works Instructions to Tenderers It is Council's intention to award all the sites identified. However, should there be a budget shortfall, Council has prioritised the sites into three groups, as outlined in the Bill of Quantity. Enquiries Primary Contact: Roy Perez Email: roy.perez@cbcity.nsw.gov.au