Rangiora Eastern Link - Physical Works - Registration of Interest

Overview Waimakariri District Council is inviting registration of interest for the physical works contract for the Rangiora Eastern Link (REL), a proposed 3 km new collector road. About The expected cost estimate for the project is $65.9 million, including physical and enabling works, fees and land acquisition. Council has approved the Business Case and co-funding has been confirmed for the pre-implementation phase from NZTA. This invitation follows a review of responses received to a recent Market Sounding (Contract reference 26/16). Purpose The Rangiora Eastern Link is designed to relieve traffic congestion on Southbrook Road, enhance transport efficiency, and unlock new residential areas in East Rangiora and commercial development in Southbrook. Scope The scope includes: Construction of the Rangiora Eastern Link physical works contract Provision of services during the design phase under Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangements Contractor Requirements Experienced civil contractors with the capability and capacity to construct the Rangiora Eastern Link A strong record in delivering comparable transport infrastructure Appropriate technical and commercial capability A collaborative approach Sufficient resources to deliver the physical works contract Instructions to Tenderers This is an invitation to register interest to be shortlisted and invited to tender for the physical works contract, as well as to provide services during the design phase (ECI). Approximately three contractors will be shortlisted and initially engaged under separate fixed-fee Early Contractor Involvement agreements before being invited to tender for the main construction contract.