EOI Council Approved Contractor List
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About this tender
Overview Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking suppliers across various trade and professional services for inclusion on Council's Approved Contractor List for a period of two (2) years. Scope The scope includes the following trade and professional service categories: Trades and Associated Services Asbestos Removal Class A and Class B Block Laying Building and Construction Cabinet maker Carpenter Concreter Demolition Fencing Floor laying Gas fitter Plumber / irrigation Locksmith Painter Plasterer Roofer Tiler Electrical works Cleaning services Lawn mowing Pest control Removalist Tree lopping / arborist Waste removalist Water cart / pressure Traffic control Automotive detailing Professional Services Accommodation Car Hire Security Services Cultural Monitoring Catering Veterinary services Architects and Designers Media and graphic design Engineering (Civil; General; Water, Sewerage and Waste) Financial services Human Resources IT Management Legal Services Project Management Town planning and Surveying Contractor Requirements Submissions will be evaluated against the following criteria: Pricing schedule: 30% Insurance and Quality Requirements: 20% Experience and Capacity Requirements: 20% Local Supplier: 30% Instructions to Tenderers Suppliers that are currently on a Local Buy Prequalified Supplier List for the services they intend to apply for on the Approved Contractors List do not need to apply for this EOI. Council can engage these suppliers using the Local Buy Prequalified Supplier Arrangement. Suppliers already approved on Council's Approved Contractor List do not need to reapply unless they are seeking approval for additional categories or wish to vary their current approved pricing. Please download the KASC-2026-062 EOI Silent Auction document for instructions on how to apply. Download EOI
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