Eddie De Vere Building - Internal Refurbishments
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a contractor to carry out internal refurbishment works at the Eddie De Vere Building, one of Council's office facilities currently accommodating approximately 200 Sunshine Coast Council staff across the ground floor, mezzanine, Level 1, and Level 2. About Level 3 of the building has been deactivated for an extended period due to water infiltration issues. Stage 1 of this project involved a comprehensive review and repair of the roof membrane and external glazing across the building. These works are close to being completed and are a prerequisite to enabling the safe re-occupation of Level 3. Purpose The intention of this project is to reactivate Level 3 and fully utilise the asset, thereby maximising the overall capacity and functionality of the building. Scope The scope includes: Demolition of existing partitions, internal doors and windows, and floor coverings to the Mezzanine, First, Second and Third levels Removal and retention, or demolition, of existing furniture to Levels Mezzanine and One Installation of new partitions, internal doors and windows, and floor coverings to Levels One and Three Reconfiguration of security, electrical and data, mechanical, and smoke detection systems on Levels Mezzanine, First, Second and Third Installation of a new kitchen and PWD toilet to Level Three Realignment of the ceiling grid to Levels One and Three Coordination of services and placement of principal-supplied items (loose furniture) Architectural, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic works as documented Contract Terms and Conditions Council is seeking to award this lump sum contract to a single contractor, who will be required to provide all materials, plant, and labour to perform all necessary operations to ensure the complete and proper completion of the works The Principal wishes work to commence on site prior to the 2026 Christmas Break Tender Briefing A site information session will be held in accordance with the details provided in Schedule 2.
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