Maintenance of Parks and Reserves
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Upper Hutt City Council is seeking a contractor for the ongoing maintenance of parks and reserves throughout Upper Hutt City. This is a Lump Sum Contract covering the supply of all materials, labour and plant required for the works. Scope The scope includes: Supply of all materials, labour and plant required for the works Ongoing inspection of gardens, bush areas, walking tracks and open areas at various parks and reserves throughout Upper Hutt City Operation of gardens, bush areas, walking tracks and open areas at various parks and reserves throughout Upper Hutt City Repair of gardens, bush areas, walking tracks and open areas at various parks and reserves throughout Upper Hutt City Maintenance of gardens, bush areas, walking tracks and open areas at various parks and reserves throughout Upper Hutt City Contract Terms and Conditions Initial contract period of three (3) years Two (2) optional one-year extensions available at the sole discretion of the Principal, subject to satisfactory Contractor performance
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