Manbarra Road Upgrade Preview Access Issued by: Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council VP Reference: VP510412 Opened: Wednesday 20 May 2026 08:15 PM Closing: Wednesday 17 June 2026 05:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender Manbarra Road Upgrade Business Name Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council VP Reference # VP510412 Opens Wednesday 20 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Wednesday 17 June 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Saturday 13 June 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Wednesday 15 July 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council Location 1 Main St Palm Island, Queensland 4816 Australia WebSite: http://www.piac.com.au/ Business Info Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council Contact Name Glen Mellor Position: Civil Project Manger Primary phone: 0412478374 Mobile phone: 0412478374 Fax number: None Provided Email: glen.mellor@palmcouncil.qld.gov.au What the buyer is requesting Details Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of concrete pavement and stormwater upgrades on Manbarra Road on Great Palm Island. The proposed upgrades include construction of reinforced concrete pavements, footpaths and drains and rock and gabion lined stormwater drains. Tenderers should note that, as alternative access is available to both ends of Manbarra Road, temporary full width closure during construction is permissible, subject to acceptance of works programming. Tenderers are to note that all ready-mix concrete and quarry products including roadbase, earth fill, rock and gabions will be supplied to site by the Principal. The Principal will be responsible for all quality conformance aspects of the supplied materials. All other project resources are to be supplied by the Tenderer. Great Palm Island is located approximately 20km off the North Queensland coast between Townsville and Lucinda. Passenger access is via air or ferry, vehicle access via ferry and bulk materials deliveries are via barge from Townsville or Lucinda. Background information / Compatibility requirements Details Prospective tenderers should have recent Civil construction experience on Palm Island or similar communities. Contractors should noting particular the mandatory requirements for engagement of local businesses contained within the Tender documents and Response Schedules. Attachments to this Request Documents 3 Supplier lists selected Lists Construction & Operation Categories selected Categories Construction & Operation 1: Drainage Services 2: Excavation Services 3: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Northern All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others 21/May/2026 02:39 PM Question : Hello, Is there a detailed scope of works available for this project, including site photos and any relevant supporting documentation? This would assist us in pricing and preparing our submission appropriately. Answered on 26/May/2026 10:16 AM : The Scope of works is provided in the form of Engineering Drawings included in the Request for Tender Document, the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. Prospective tenderers may take photos during the mandatory site briefing to assist with their understanding of the site conditions. 29/May/2026 09:00 AM Question : Good morning, We have tried to email the address attached to the RSVP information; however it keeps bouncing back to say address cannot be found. Is the RSVP required? if so, is there another email address we can RSVP to? Thanks. Answered on 29/May/2026 01:49 PM : Good afternoon. Please disregard the RSVP email address in the RFT document and instead email glen@trexis.com.au Updates made to this Request Updates None... What the buyer is requesting: Details: Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of concrete pavement and stormwater upgrades on Manbarra Road on Great Palm Island. The proposed upgrades include construction of reinforced concrete pavements, footpaths and drains and rock and gabion lined stormwater drains. Tenderers should note that, as alternative access is available to both ends of Manbarra Road, temporary full width closure during construction is permissible, subject to acceptance of works programming. Tenderers are to note that all ready-mix concrete and quarry products including roadbase, earth fill, rock and gabions will be supplied to site by the Principal. The Principal will be responsible for all quality conformance aspects of the supplied materials. All other project resources are to be supplied by the Tenderer. Great Palm Island is located approximately 20km off the North Queensland coast between Townsville and Lucinda. Passenger access is via air or ferry, vehicle access via ferry and bulk materials deliveries are via barge from Townsville or Lucinda. Background information / Compatibility requirements: Details: Prospective tenderers should have recent Civil construction experience on Palm Island or similar communities. Contractors should noting particular the mandatory requirements for engagement of local businesses contained within the Tender documents and Response Schedules. Supplier lists selected: Lists: Construction & Operation Categories selected: Categories: Construction & Operation 1: Drainage Services 2: Excavation Services 3: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Northern All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: 21/May/2026 02:39 PM: Question : Hello, Is there a detailed scope of works available for this project, including site photos and any relevant supporting documentation? This would assist us in pricing and preparing our submission appropriately. Answered on 26/May/2026 10:16 AM : The Scope of works is provided in the form of Engineering Drawings included in the Request for Tender Document, the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. Prospective tenderers may take photos during the mandatory site briefing to assist with their understanding of the site conditions. 29/May/2026 09:00 AM: Question : Good morning, We have tried to email the address attached to the RSVP information; however it keeps bouncing back to say address cannot be found. Is the RSVP required? if so, is there another email address we can RSVP to? Thanks. Answered on 29/May/2026 01:49 PM : Good afternoon. Please disregard the RSVP email address in the RFT document and instead email glen@trexis.com.au Attachments to this Request: Documents: 3
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