SH1 Otaika Crossing Signalisation - Physical Works
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About this tender
Overview The New Zealand Transport Agency is seeking a contractor for a Physical Works contract to replace the existing pedestrian crossing on SH1 Otaika Road with a signalised pedestrian crossing. Scope The extent of the works is from RP 266/1281 Otaika Road to RP 266/1425, approximately 144m. The scope includes: Replacement of the existing pedestrian crossing and associated blister islands with a signalised crossing facility Design, supply and installation of signal poles, including foundations Replacement of the existing footpath on both sides Installation of a new uninterrupted Power Control (UPS) cabinet, Signal Control Cabinet and associated cabling Installation of detector loops, kerbside junction boxes and associated cabling Street light enhancement at the crossing Installation of Traffic Cam detector and associated cabling Installation of warning and directional tactile pedestrian panels Resurfacing of the existing state highway, approximately 30m of 50mm machine laid SMA10 asphalt Surfacing of the lane approach with red Calcined Bauxite Associated line markings and signage Contractor Requirements Only tenderers pre-qualified to level 4C under the terms of the Transport Agency's Prequalification System are eligible to submit a tender Instructions to Tenderers Electronic copies of the RFT documentation are attached to this advertisement. All tenderer queries are to be submitted through the GETS Questions and Answers facility All responses to tender queries or clarifications will be answered by Notice to Tenderer, made available in the GETS addenda Tender submissions must be uploaded to the GETS eTender box in a single zip file The GETS file upload limit is 50 MB, and the file should be labelled as: Contract Number - Supplier Company Name - File 1 - proposal including price (Schedule of Prices in PDF and Excel format spreadsheet) Tender submissions will only be accepted electronically via the GETS eTender box Tenderers should refer to the GETS website for instructions on uploading their tender submission files: https://www.gets.govt.nz/SupplierUserTenderHelp.htm Enquiries Contact: Anneliese Sabrowski Email: anneliese.s@stellarprojects.co.nz
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