RFT for Main Contractor for Drainage Project at Mangakahia Area School
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a main contractor to undertake a drainage repair project at Mangakahia Area School. Mangakahia Area School has identified a number of repairs required within the existing stormwater and septic systems. About A detailed survey has been completed at the school and indicated there are several displaced pipes, issues with tree roots and heavily silted lines within the stormwater and septic systems. Scope The scope includes: Remediation of displaced pipes within the stormwater and septic systems Remediation of issues caused by tree roots affecting the drainage systems Clearing of heavily silted lines within the stormwater and septic systems Undertaking the repairs as detailed in the attached tender schedule
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