Principal Contractor for the Construction of Shared Path on Cawdor Road - Stage 2

Overview Camden Council is inviting tenders for the Construction of Shared Path on Cawdor Road, Stage 2, between Burragorang Road and Camden High School. A detailed description of the requirements can be found in Council's Request for Tender document. Scope The scope of works shall generally include but not be limited to the following, read in conjunction with the Conditions of Contract, its Annexure and Special Conditions of Contract, Camden Council Engineering Construction Specification and Drawings. General Provision of all plant, labour, materials and equipment required for completion of the works in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings Design, implementation and coordination of Traffic Management Plans (TMP) for approval by Camden Council Creation and implementation of a WH&S and QA Plan in accordance with the Specifications Establishment of the site with fencing, site access, signage, sediment and erosion controls in accordance with the plans and Specifications Provision of a comprehensive dilapidation report with photographic evidence of areas impacted by the works prior to site establishment Location of all services electronically and non-destructive excavation before commencement of works Creation and implementation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) including soil and erosion, noise and dust control measures Supply and installation of all stormwater pipes and pits in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings Removal and disposal of all waste materials from site to an approved waste disposal facility Earthworks in accordance with the Specifications and Drawings Demolition and disposal of existing footpath, kerb, gutter, drainage and driveway pavement works Construction of shared path, kerb, kerb and gutter, pavement, pram ramp, driveway, retaining wall, signage and guardrails Provision of a program and construction methodology for undertaking the works Coordination of all site inspections and hold points, including submission of quality requirement forms Any additional work directed by the Superintendent, priced on contract rates Construction of landscape works, including imported and reused topsoil (predominantly loaming composition, free of clods and debris) and a minimum 75mm quality turf underlay on all turf areas Landscaping establishment and maintenance for a period of 12 months Maintenance of the Works Under Contract for the defect liability period of 12 months following Practical Completion Coordination and provision of testing and reporting as part of the "Work as Executed" documentation Identification, coordination and management of all overhead and underground services within the works location Employment of a registered surveyor for the set out of works, preservation of survey infrastructure and creation of "Work as Executed" drawings Demolition, Excavation, Disposal, Removal and Re-Use Relocation of the giant white log barriers between chainage 1320 and 1340 Retention and protection of trees as per the RFT documentation All grading, excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, backfilling and compaction associated with the works Removal of existing fences affected by land acquisition Removal of existing splitter island, kerb and gutters and milling of pavements as stipulated on the drawings and specifications Removal of general solid waste generated during construction to a registered landfill facility Management of any VENM and ENM generated during construction in accordance with the Engineering Construction Specification Pathways Supply and installation of all subbases, formwork, reinforcement, concrete slabs, movement joints and pathway edging as per the RFT documentation Marrying into existing and surrounding pavement works at property entrances and changes in material types, as per driveway setout plans Potential realignment of pathway to negate service pits and lids at certain locations, subject to client approval Staircase and Retaining Wall Supply and installation of all subbases, formwork, reinforcement, concrete, movement joints and pathway edging as per the RFT documentation Supply and installation of all materials necessary for the foundation as shown in the structural plans and sections Supply of all materials for subsoil drainage works behind the staircase and existing and new retaining wall Provision of all compliance certification by the contractor Walls, Culverts, Footings and Plinths Supply and installation of all formworks, control joints, reinforcement, concrete, cast-ins, frames, rag bolts and starter bars to pathways, footings, headwalls, concrete returns and plinths Supply and installation of culvert concrete pipework, head walls and BWIC to specification Any stormwater diversion required to complete the works Supply and installation of table drains and inlet pits as detailed Fencing and Gates Provisional item to remove existing fence lines fronting Cawdor Road from chainage TP 1340 to TP 1490 as part of the land acquisition process Securing the site with temporary fencing during construction and liaison with property owners to manage this process Replacement of gates where relocated to a new boundary fence location Removal and replacement, at the contractor's cost, of any newly constructed fence that does not meet the expected standard or quality Fencing and Gates Specification Tenderers are to price both fencing treatment options, with Council to make a decision at the time of award. Option 1 matches the barbed wire treatment, with specification as follows (benchmark: fence to Sheathers Lane boundary of Lot 2 DP 1297282, 35 Old Oaks Road): Strainer posts: 100mm nominal bore (4mm wall thickness) x 2400mm long galvanised steel pipes (capped), driven 1100mm in ground and 1300mm above ground Droppers: 2 galvanised Waratah Jio® 1650mm star posts to every 1 x 2100mm Waratah Jio MaxY® post, 3000mm apart Stays: 3250mm medium wall (40mm n.b.) galvanised pipe stays stabilised with stay blocks 500mm in ground, blocks to be 450mm treated pine (200mm x 100mm), with end cuts treated, welded or bracketed to strainer post and welds coated with galvanised spray Ratchet strainers: galvanised ratchet strainers at one end of each run of wires Dropper clips: Waratah Gal Jio Longlife Blue® dropper clips to tie wire to all star posts Barbed wire: Waratah Longlife Blue colour® high tensile barbed wire, 5 rows bottom to top, 1.57mm Gates: 4200mm mesh and stay to be swung, including fittings where required Samples of fencing products to be provided for approval by the Superintendent before construction commences, with comment sought from owners of properties affected by land acquisition Cycle Safe Railing Supply and installation of handrails as shown on the RFT documents, "Interclamp-6060 Cycle safe railing" or approved equivalent, matching the new handrail installed on Cawdor Road Landscaping Supply and installation of all trees, plants, soil, mulch, jute matting, timber supports and edging as per the RFT documents Trees must be Corymbia maculata Gamai, area specific, with locations as per the landscape plan, allowing adequate lead time with tree suppliers Tree locations may be changed during the life of the contract in consultation with the relevant Council Tree Officer No other planting is included beyond the specified trees; affected areas to be replaced with turf as per the landscape plan Maintenance of plantings for 12 months after issue of Practical Completion Signage and Line Marking Installation of new signage and line marking (waterborne pavement marking) as shown on drawings Retention and protection of existing traffic signs and edge marking posts along Cawdor Road Section 2A (Chainage 1305m to Chainage 1490m) Relocating all white timber logs and supports Traffic and pedestrian management plan, ensuring no disruption to moving traffic during peak hours due to proximity to the school Construction of the shared path based on design and specification Construction of staircase and retaining wall Construction of lintel, pits and connection to the stormwater system as per Council specification Installation of new signage and waterborne pavement line marking All items listed in Schedule 4, Volume 5, Pricing Schedule Section 2B (Chainage 1490m to Chainage 2010m) Traffic and pedestrian management plan, ensuring no disruption to moving traffic during peak hours due to proximity to the school Construction of kerb and gutter as per Council specification Construction of lintel, pits and connection to the stormwater system as per Council specification Reconstruction of driveways including laybacks in kerb, with methodology demonstrating how access will be maintained into affected properties Demolition and disposal of existing footpath at an approved waste disposal facility Construction of the shared path based on design and specification Construction of pedestrian safety barrier (guard rail W beam) as shown in the drawings Supply and installation of trees (Corymbia maculata Gamai, area specific) as per the landscape plan, allowing adequate lead time with tree suppliers Tree locations may be changed in consultation with the relevant Council Tree Officer, with affected areas replaced with turf Installation of new signage and waterborne pavement line marking, and retention and protection of existing traffic signs and edge marking posts All items listed in Schedule 4, Volume 5, Pricing Schedule Section 2C (Chainage 2010m to Chainage 2075m) Construction during school holidays Traffic and pedestrian management plan, ensuring no disruption to moving traffic during peak hours due to proximity to the school Relocation of existing sandstone blocks Pavement reconstruction as shown in design Construction of kerb and gutter as per Council specification Construction of lintel, pits and connection to the stormwater system as per Council specification Reconstruction of driveways including laybacks in kerb, with methodology demonstrating how access will be maintained into affected properties Demolition and disposal of existing pavement, kerb, gutter and footpath at an approved waste disposal facility Supply and construction of heavy patch asphalt, 200mm deep lift with 150mm AC20 and 50mm AC10, where new pavement is required and no existing pavement is present Construction of the shared path based on design and specification Construction of pedestrian safety barrier (guardrail W beam) as shown in the drawings Supply and installation of trees (Corymbia maculata Gamai, area specific) as per the landscape plan, allowing adequate lead time with tree suppliers Tree locations may be changed in consultation with the relevant Council Tree Officer, with affected areas replaced with turf Supply, installation and construction of the pram ramp on the opposite side, including sawcutting the existing kerb, unless already built on site Installation of new signage and waterborne pavement line marking, and retention and protection of existing traffic signs Relocation of the gate security system as directed by Council, adjacent to the new kerb alignment (optional item) All items listed in Schedule 4, Volume 5, Pricing Schedule Provisional Item: Drainage near TP CH1340.620 Removal of trapped low point Review of proposed pit and pipe location for services Grading of slopes towards a new proposed headwall (standard precast 300mm headwall) Construction of concrete pipe (300mm dia. RRJ3) and two headwalls (standard precast 300mm headwall) towards the creek Reinstatement and reconstruction of the section of driveway dug up for the pipe, maintaining access during construction Contract Terms and Conditions Maintenance of the Works Under Contract for the defect liability period of 12 months following Practical Completion, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Landscaping establishment and maintenance for a period of 12 months following Practical Completion