PNCC - Waste Water Treatment Plant Seismic Strengthening
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) is seeking an experienced and capable contractor to deliver seismic strengthening works to the main building at the Totara Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). About PNCC owns and operates the Totara Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, which provides an essential service to Palmerston North city. Purpose PNCC has identified a need to undertake seismic strengthening works to improve the resilience and seismic strength of the main building within the WWTP. The works will be undertaken within a live operational environment, requiring careful planning, coordination and management to minimise disruption to ongoing plant operations. Scope The scope includes: Seismic strengthening works to the main building at the Totara Road Wastewater Treatment Plant Delivery of the works within a live, operational plant environment, requiring careful planning, coordination and management to minimise disruption to ongoing wastewater treatment operations Objectives Key outcomes sought include: A safe, practical solution that meets the specified design and technical requirements Effective planning and staging of the works to maintain continuity of wastewater treatment operations and protect critical assets Proactive management of health and safety, environmental, construction and operational risks Close coordination and collaboration with PNCC, plant operators, consultants and other relevant stakeholders High-quality workmanship and appropriate quality assurance throughout construction Effective management of programme, cost and project risks Minimal disruption to existing plant infrastructure and operations Successful completion and handover of the works, including all required testing, documentation, warranties and as-built information Contractor Requirements Experienced and capable contractor able to deliver the required seismic strengthening works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards Understanding of the complexities of delivering construction works within a critical and continuously operating infrastructure environment Ability to work collaboratively with Council to achieve a safe, resilient and value-for-money outcome Enquiries Contact: Emma Gilbert-Kenny Email: emma.gilbert-kenny@pncc.govt.nz Phone: 0211926859
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