EOI2627-01 2026-27 Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire of Plant and Operator Preview Access Issued by: Goondiwindi Regional Council VP Reference: VP509280 Opened: Tuesday 12 May 2026 11:30 AM Closing: Tuesday 02 June 2026 12:00 PM

ClosedClose date: 2 June 2026

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VP509280
Issued by Goondiwindi Regional Council
Goondiwindi Regional Council Location: 4 McLean St Goondiwindi, Queensland 4390 Australia
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Tender Details Access this Tender EOI2627-01 2026-27 Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire of Plant and Operator Business Name Goondiwindi Regional Council VP Reference # VP509280 Buyers Reference # EOI2627-01 Opens Tuesday 12 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Tuesday 02 June 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Tuesday 02 June 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Tuesday 23 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Goondiwindi Regional Council Location 4 McLean St Goondiwindi, Queensland 4390 Australia WebSite: https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/ Business Info Council provides residents with a wide range of services including road maintenance and construction; town planning and development controls; water and sewerage; waste collection and disposal; community cultural and recreational activities; library services; cemeteries; maintenance of parks and public areas. OUR VISION To strengthen our thriving regional lifestyle and prosperous economy. OUR MISSION To provide leadership in making locally-responsive and informed decisions, delivering quality services and facilities to the communities of the Goondiwindi region. 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 **Please note: only new suppliers, not currently on the 2025/26 Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire of Plant and Operator need to respond to this EOI. Goondiwindi Regional Council (GRC) is inviting fixed priced submissions for Expressions of Interest (EOI) 2627-01 from suitably qualified, experienced and resourced CONTRACTORS THAT RESIDE OR HAVE A REGISTERED PLACE OF BUSINESS WITHIN THE GRC LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA for inclusion on an approved contractor list for the intermittent hire of plant for an initial period of one (1) year (from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027), with the option of one (1) further extension of one (1) year at Council’s sole discretion. Price basis shall be at a fixed price for the initial one (1) year period and the twelve (12) month option period thereafter. Approximately one (1) month prior to the expiration of each twelve (12) month period, an updated 3b Schedule of Rates A & B will be sought by GRC from the Supplier. If a response is not received by the closing date, the prices submitted for the previous twelve (12) month period will be applied. Although successful suppliers may remain on the register of pre-qualified suppliers for hire of plant and operator for up to two (2) years, Council will still continue to call for Expressions of Interest for new Suppliers, not already on the register, to be added to the register, annually. From this register, plant will be ordered by GRC on a needs basis throughout the contract period. Background information / Compatibility requirements Details **Please note: only new suppliers, not currently on the 2025/26 Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire of Plant and Operator need to respond to this EOI. Existing suppliers are to submit their updated rates for the next 12 months direct, via email. Attachments to this Request Documents 5 Supplier lists selected Lists Plant & Equipment - Hire Categories selected Categories Plant & Equipment (Hire) 1: Access Equipment 2: Air Compressors 3: Backhoes 4: Bobcats 5: Cranes 6: Dozers 7: Excavators 8: Forklifts 9: Graders 10: Loaders 11: Paving Machine (Concrete & Asphalt Machines) 12: Rollers & Compaction Plates 13: Scrapers 14: Skid Steer Loader 15: Telehandlers 16: Tractors & Implements/ Attachments 17: Traxcavators 18: Truck Bodies 19: Trucks 20: Water Tankers Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Darling Downs All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others 13/May/2026 04:31 PM Question : Hi, I have two questions: 1. Is this tender for wet hire only? (plant with operator on an hourly rate) or does it include the dry hire of equipment? 2. If we do not reside or have a business location within the LGA, are we excluded from the tender consideration? Answered on 14/May/2026 07:52 AM : Thank you for your questions and interest in working with Goondiwindi Regional Council 1. Yes, this EOI is for wet hire only. Please feel free to send any capability statements or information about dry hire to our main generic email address: mail@grc.qld.gov.au and this will be passed on to the appropriate departments and people. 2. Yes, any EOI's received from suppliers who do not reside or have a business location within the LGA will be considered non-conforming and will be excluded from the process. 19/May/2026 01:45 PM Question : Are stabilisers and spreaders to be included in the tender submission? Answered on 19/May/2026 02:22 PM : Thank you for your question and for your interest in working with Goondiwindi Regional Council. Council will consider EOI submissions for plant items: stabilisers and spreaders, from local suppliers whose places of business and/or residency are within the Goondiwindi LGA. These plant items can be entered into the Part 3b spreadsheet under "Other Plant" Updates made to this Request Updates None... What the buyer is requesting: Details: **Please note: only new suppliers, not currently on the 2025/26 Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire of Plant and Operator need to respond to this EOI. Goondiwindi Regional Council (GRC) is inviting fixed priced submissions for Expressions of Interest (EOI) 2627-01 from suitably qualified, experienced and resourced CONTRACTORS THAT RESIDE OR HAVE A REGISTERED PLACE OF BUSINESS WITHIN THE GRC LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA for inclusion on an approved contractor list for the intermittent hire of plant for an initial period of one (1) year (from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027), with the option of one (1) further extension of one (1) year at Council’s sole discretion. Price basis shall be at a fixed price for the initial one (1) year period and the twelve (12) month option period thereafter. Approximately one (1) month prior to the expiration of each twelve (12) month period, an updated 3b Schedule of Rates A & B will be sought by GRC from the Supplier. If a response is not received by the closing date, the prices submitted for the previous twelve (12) month period will be applied. Although successful suppliers may remain on the register of pre-qualified suppliers for hire of plant and operator for up to two (2) years, Council will still continue to call for Expressions of Interest for new Suppliers, not already on the register, to be added to the register, annually. From this register, plant will be ordered by GRC on a needs basis throughout the contract period. Background information / Compatibility requirements: Details: **Please note: only new suppliers, not currently on the 2025/26 Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Hire of Plant and Operator need to respond to this EOI. Existing suppliers are to submit their updated rates for the next 12 months direct, via email. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Plant & Equipment - Hire Categories selected: Categories: Plant & Equipment (Hire) 1: Access Equipment 2: Air Compressors 3: Backhoes 4: Bobcats 5: Cranes 6: Dozers 7: Excavators 8: Forklifts 9: Graders 10: Loaders 11: Paving Machine (Concrete & Asphalt Machines) 12: Rollers & Compaction Plates 13: Scrapers 14: Skid Steer Loader 15: Telehandlers 16: Tractors & Implements/ Attachments 17: Traxcavators 18: Truck Bodies 19: Trucks 20: Water Tankers Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Darling Downs All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: 13/May/2026 04:31 PM: Question : Hi, I have two questions: 1. Is this tender for wet hire only? (plant with operator on an hourly rate) or does it include the dry hire of equipment? 2. If we do not reside or have a business location within the LGA, are we excluded from the tender consideration? Answered on 14/May/2026 07:52 AM : Thank you for your questions and interest in working with Goondiwindi Regional Council 1. Yes, this EOI is for wet hire only. Please feel free to send any capability statements or information about dry hire to our main generic email address: mail@grc.qld.gov.au and this will be passed on to the appropriate departments and people. 2. Yes, any EOI's received from suppliers who do not reside or have a business location within the LGA will be considered non-conforming and will be excluded from the process. 19/May/2026 01:45 PM: Question : Are stabilisers and spreaders to be included in the tender submission? Answered on 19/May/2026 02:22 PM : Thank you for your question and for your interest in working with Goondiwindi Regional Council. Council will consider EOI submissions for plant items: stabilisers and spreaders, from local suppliers whose places of business and/or residency are within the Goondiwindi LGA. These plant items can be entered into the Part 3b spreadsheet under "Other Plant" Attachments to this Request: Documents: 5

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