Patterson Road Civil Construction Extension Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified civil construction contractor to deliver the Patterson Road Extension Phase 4B project, comprising the construction of stormwater infrastructure, a large in-stream box culvert, retaining wall structures, earthworks, and a new road extension. The successful contractor will provide end-to-end construction services to enable the delivery of critical growth infrastructure supporting future residential development within the Patterson Road Growth Area. A key feature of the project is the challenging topography, with sections of the new road reaching gradients of 17%, requiring specialist expertise in pavement construction, earthworks management, drainage and temporary works incorporating safe construction practices. Objectives Deliver the works safely while managing the risks associated with construction and the protection of existing critical infrastructure and services Construct high-quality stormwater, culvert and roading assets that perform effectively in a challenging topographical environment Provide network resilience and long-term asset performance within the growth area Enable future residential development through the delivery of essential transport and stormwater infrastructure Minimise impacts on neighbouring properties and stakeholders through proactive planning and construction Deliver the project within the approved budget and programme while maintaining exemplary standards of health, safety, environmental management and quality assurance Scope The scope includes: Construction of stormwater infrastructure Construction of a large in-stream box culvert Construction of retaining wall structures Earthworks Construction of a new road extension Provision of end-to-end construction services for the Patterson Road Extension Phase 4B project Contractor Requirements Specialist expertise in pavement construction, earthworks management, drainage and temporary works incorporating safe construction practices Demonstrated capability, resources and methodology to safely and efficiently construct infrastructure while achieving quality outcomes Ability to minimise risk to existing assets and surrounding residential and rural properties
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