QLDC Parks Bridge Replacements
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Queenstown-Lakes District Council (QLDC) is seeking a contractor to undertake replacement of several park bridges, following an assessment carried out through its professional services provider covering the Anniversary Loop Bridges in Arrowtown, Waterfall Creek in Wanaka, and the Hawea Trail Bridge. Purpose The assessment found that the existing bridge structures fail to meet current structural requirements and provide an insufficient level of service. The structures are at the end of their service life and require full replacement. Scope The scope includes: Full replacement of the Anniversary Loop Bridges in Arrowtown Full replacement of the Waterfall Creek bridge in Wanaka Full replacement of the Hawea Trail Bridge Instructions to Tenderers No site visits will be arranged as part of this RFP process. The sites are public, and respondents are encouraged to undertake their own site visits. Enquiries Contact: Tender Secretary Email: parksprocurement@qldc.govt.nz
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