Design and Construct Boardwalk Jeffery Court, Agnes Water

Overview Gladstone Regional Council (GRC) requires a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the design and construction of an Australian-manufactured fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) boardwalk located along Jeffery Court, Agnes Water. Scope The scope includes: Design and construction of an Australian-manufactured FRP boardwalk approximately 90m in length, with a width varying between 2.8m and 3.2m, including handrail sections as required Design measures to adequately address static electricity buildup across the boardwalk and its load bearing members and foundation Full design, RPEQ engineering certification, construction and site supervision Provision of as constructed drawings upon completion Design and construction of the boardwalk to retain existing trees, avoiding damage to trunks, roots and critical root zones as defined in the tender documentation Design and installation of xeric (low-water, drought tolerant) coastal landscaping around the boardwalk to enhance amenity and provide a low maintenance interface Landscaping design capable of thriving without irrigation As an alternative offer, the contractor may provide a price for the design and construction of the boardwalk using alternative composite materials, such as APR. Where an alternative offer is presented, the contractor must ensure that static electricity buildup across the boardwalk surface and its load bearing members and foundation is adequately addressed. Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified to undertake the design and construction of the boardwalk RPEQ engineering certification for the design