2025 DRFA Package 1 - Zone 1 South Preview Access Issued by: Etheridge Shire Council VP Reference: VP508207 Opened: Friday 01 May 2026 04:07 PM Closing: Monday 25 May 2026 05:00 PM

Tender Details Access this Tender 2025 DRFA Package 1 - Zone 1 South Business Name Etheridge Shire Council VP Reference # VP508207 Buyers Reference # ESC2026-005 Package 1 Opens Friday 01 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Monday 25 May 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Wednesday 20 May 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Monday 22 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Etheridge Shire Council Location 41 St George St Georgetown, Queensland 4871 Australia WebSite: https://www.etheridge.qld.gov.au/ Business Info The Shire of Etheridge is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Australia in what is known as the Savannah Gulf region. Its economy is based on cattle grazing and mining. It covers an area of 39,199 square kilometres, and has existed as a local government entity since 1882. Contact Details The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion. What the buyer is requesting Details Etheridge Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the construction of DRFA restoration works on the below listed roads. Separable Portion 1: Gravel Stockpiling for all works Stockpiling Milestone date no later than 30th September 2026 Separable Portion 2: All works on the following roads: a. Carnes Road b. Langolovale Road c. Little River Road d. Littleton Road e. Mount Little Road f. Paddys Road g. Torrlinger Road The individual roads listed above will be individual milestones listed in the Contract. Tenderers are to note this contract is indirectly funded by the Commonwealth for the purposes of any applicable schemes/policies which are value driven. Contract award date: 15th June 2026 Date for practical completion will be confirmed post tender and will give consideration to the successful tenderer’s program, but will be no later than 30th September 2026 for Separable Portion 1 and 30th November 2026 for Separable Portion 2. Attachments to this Request Documents 13 Supplier lists selected Lists Construction & Operation Categories selected Categories Construction & Operation 1: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services 2: Road Building Products & Maintenance & Services Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Far North All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others 04/May/2026 11:35 AM Question : Hi, Is it possible for Council to supply a KML or similar file with locations to assist with tender planning? Answered on 11/May/2026 12:36 PM : KML file has been supplied in NTT03. 05/May/2026 02:42 PM Question : Good afternoon, Would it be possible for council to provide site coordinates in kml or excel format for all DRFA packages currently advertised please? Thank you Answered on 11/May/2026 12:36 PM : KML file has been supplied in NTT03. 11/May/2026 10:43 AM Question : Dear council May we request a 2 week extension on all packages so we have enough time to respond to all of them? Kind regards Answered on 13/May/2026 04:35 PM : No extension of time will be granted for this tender. 18/May/2026 12:25 AM Question : We are reviewing the gravel pit information and note that TOR006 appears to be duplicated in the Scope of Works, while CAR004 appears to be missing. Could Council please provide the pit plan for CAR004? Answered on 18/May/2026 08:13 AM : Gravel pit plan for CAR004 has been uploaded in NTT05. 20/May/2026 02:10 PM Question : Hi Council, 1. Can you please advise the coordinate system used for the original CAD files, we think it might be GDA2020/MGA Zone55, however please confirm, if correct. 2. Can you please advise suitable water sources for each package. Thanks Answered on 22/May/2026 04:38 PM : GDA2020/MGA Zone54 The Contractor shall nominate their proposed water sources in their Site Based Management Plan which may include a combination of rivers, borrow pits, and private bores/turkey nests. Where a river is to be used, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of OSW/2020/5467 Exemption requirements for constructing authorities for the take of water without a water entitlement and submit all notices required. Where a private bore is proposed to be used, the Contractor shall provide the Superintendent with a copy of a written water use agreement with each landowner which is to include as a minimum a cost per kilolitre, nominated access points and include other details such as who is providing a pump/generator etc. no less than 15 business days prior to taking the water. The Contractor is responsible to source sufficient water to complete the WUC and all costs for alternate water supply if required shall be borne by the Contractor. 20/May/2026 04:44 PM Question : Hi, Is it possible to get the CAD files for the roads sketches in the scope of works document? Many Thanks Answered on 22/May/2026 03:16 PM : CAD files cannot be supplied at this time. Tenders are to be priced based on tender docs provided. Updates made to this Request 05/May/2026 05:59 PM Please note: The following attachments have been recently added. 1. Added: NTT01 - Local Suppliers List - Package 1.pdf 2. Added: NTT02 - Fuel Rise and Fall - Package 1.pdf Please consider these attachments when responding. 08/May/2026 03:04 PM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added. 1. Added: NTT03 KML File Package 1.zip Please consider this attachment when responding. 13/May/2026 07:08 AM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added. 1. Added: NTT04 Local Suppliers List.pdf Please consider this attachment when responding. 18/May/2026 08:10 AM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added. 1. Added: NTT05 Gravel Pit Sketch Upload.zip Please consider this attachment when responding. 18/May/2026 09:53 AM Please note: The following attachment has been recently added. 1. Added: NTT05 Gravel Pit Sketch Upload.zip Please consider this attachment when responding. What the buyer is requesting: Details: Etheridge Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the construction of DRFA restoration works on the below listed roads. Separable Portion 1: Gravel Stockpiling for all works Stockpiling Milestone date no later than 30th September 2026 Separable Portion 2: All works on the following roads: a. Carnes Road b. Langolovale Road c. Little River Road d. Littleton Road e. Mount Little Road f. Paddys Road g. Torrlinger Road The individual roads listed above will be individual milestones listed in the Contract. Tenderers are to note this contract is indirectly funded by the Commonwealth for the purposes of any applicable schemes/policies which are value driven. Contract award date: 15th June 2026 Date for practical completion will be confirmed post tender and will give consideration to the successful tenderer’s program, but will be no later than 30th September 2026 for Separable Portion 1 and 30th November 2026 for Separable Portion 2. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Construction & Operation Categories selected: Categories: Construction & Operation 1: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services 2: Road Building Products & Maintenance & Services Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Far North All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: 04/May/2026 11:35 AM: Question : Hi, Is it possible for Council to supply a KML or similar file with locations to assist with tender planning? Answered on 11/May/2026 12:36 PM : KML file has been supplied in NTT03. 05/May/2026 02:42 PM: Question : Good afternoon, Would it be possible for council to provide site coordinates in kml or excel format for all DRFA packages currently advertised please? Thank you Answered on 11/May/2026 12:36 PM : KML file has been supplied in NTT03. 11/May/2026 10:43 AM: Question : Dear council May we request a 2 week extension on all packages so we have enough time to respond to all of them? Kind regards Answered on 13/May/2026 04:35 PM : No extension of time will be granted for this tender. 18/May/2026 12:25 AM: Question : We are reviewing the gravel pit information and note that TOR006 appears to be duplicated in the Scope of Works, while CAR004 appears to be missing. Could Council please provide the pit plan for CAR004? Answered on 18/May/2026 08:13 AM : Gravel pit plan for CAR004 has been uploaded in NTT05. 20/May/2026 02:10 PM: Question : Hi Council, 1. Can you please advise the coordinate system used for the original CAD files, we think it might be GDA2020/MGA Zone55, however please confirm, if correct. 2. Can you please advise suitable water sources for each package. Thanks Answered on 22/May/2026 04:38 PM : GDA2020/MGA Zone54 The Contractor shall nominate their proposed water sources in their Site Based Management Plan which may include a combination of rivers, borrow pits, and private bores/turkey nests. Where a river is to be used, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of OSW/2020/5467 Exemption requirements for constructing authorities for the take of water without a water entitlement and submit all notices required. Where a private bore is proposed to be used, the Contractor shall provide the Superintendent with a copy of a written water use agreement with each landowner which is to include as a minimum a cost per kilolitre, nominated access points and include other details such as who is providing a pump/generator etc. no less than 15 business days prior to taking the water. The Contractor is responsible to source sufficient water to complete the WUC and all costs for alternate water supply if required shall be borne by the Contractor. 20/May/2026 04:44 PM: Question : Hi, Is it possible to get the CAD files for the roads sketches in the scope of works document? Many Thanks Answered on 22/May/2026 03:16 PM : CAD files cannot be supplied at this time. Tenders are to be priced based on tender docs provided. Attachments to this Request: Documents: 13