Emerald Saleyards Labour Services
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About this tender
Overview Central Highlands Regional Council operates the Emerald Saleyards, a live livestock trading and handling facility supporting livestock receival, sales, dipping, feeding, spelling and dispatch. Council requires reliable and competent contract labour to maintain safe and effective operations, including scheduled sale days, weekend animal welfare requirements and fluctuating livestock activity. Purpose This procurement is intended to supplement Council's internal and agency labour resources by providing contracted labour services at the Emerald Saleyards. Scope The scope includes: Contracted weekend livestock services Sale day scalehouse gate operations Additional operational labour as required Contractor Requirements Reliable and competent contract labour to maintain safe and effective operations of the Emerald Saleyards Contract Terms and Conditions Council will retain operational oversight and direction through its authorised officers Council may award individual service components or the combined scope to one or more suppliers No exclusivity will apply unless expressly agreed
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