Provision of Services for the Disposal of Biosolids Coffs Harbour

Closes in 25 daysSubmission deadline: 14 October 2026, 10:00 AM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview Coffs Harbour City Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced tenderers for the transportation and either beneficial reuse or lawful disposal of biosolids from its Water Reclamation Plants (also known as Sewerage Treatment Plants). About Coffs Harbour is positioned halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. It is a thriving regional coastal city of approximately 85,000 people and enjoys a unique lifestyle created by its geography and climate. Nestled between coastal slopes of the Great Dividing Range and the 80 kms of golden beaches that form its boundaries, Coffs Harbour has gained a reputation as a dynamic and rapidly expanding economic hub. Scope The scope includes: Transportation of biosolids from the City's Water Reclamation Plants (Sewerage Treatment Plants) Beneficial reuse or lawful disposal of the transported biosolids Contractor Requirements Tenderers must be appropriately qualified and experienced in the transportation and reuse or disposal of biosolids Contract Terms and Conditions The City intends to enter into an agreement with one or multiple contractors for an initial 2 year period 2 x 12-month optional extensions are available at the Principal's discretion Instructions to Tenderers Registration RFT documents may be obtained after registration on Tenderlink. Submissions Completed RFT responses are to be submitted via the electronic tender box only, using the editable MS Word document supplied in the RFT document package. Respondents will receive a Successful Submission Receipt, timed and dated upon completion. The City is not bound to accept the lowest priced RFT or all or any part of the RFT, and reserves the right to conduct the RFT process and select the successful respondent as it sees most advantageous. The City staff are unable to respond to verbal enquiries in relation to the proposal. Late, verbal, faxed or emailed submissions will not be accepted. Canvassing of Councillors and members of City staff other than the contact detailed for enquiries by a tenderer may render their tender submission ineligible for evaluation. Enquiries RFT enquiries should be directed to Mr Josh Baldry, Project Manager Water and Wastewater, via the Tenderlink online forum by COB Friday 9th October 2026.

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