Provision of Cleaning and Water Quality Monitoring Services for Public Aquatic Play Facilities Preview Access Issued by: City of Ipswich VP Reference: VP511370 Opened: Wednesday 27 May 2026 04:26 PM Closing: Wednesday 17 June 2026 05:00 PM
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Tender Details Access this Tender Provision of Cleaning and Water Quality Monitoring Services for Public Aquatic Play Facilities Business Name City of Ipswich VP Reference # VP511370 Buyers Reference # 250819-000350 Opens Wednesday 27 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Closes Wednesday 17 June 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Supplier query cut-off Wednesday 10 June 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) Expected decision Wednesday 24 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time) Buyer Details Business Name City of Ipswich Location 1 Nicholas St Ipswich, Queensland 4305 Australia WebSite: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Business Info Ipswich is centrally located in the booming south east Queensland region of Australia. To the east is the capital city Brisbane, and to the west are the rural and agricultural areas of the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys. The city is ideally positioned on the national road network - 40 minutes drive from Brisbane, an hours drive from the Gold Coast and 60 minutes drive from domestic and international air and sea ports. Ipswich comprises an area of 1090 square kms and has a population of 180,000 people. Ipswich enjoys a subtropical climate and is a safe, friendly and multicultural city. Residents come from 115 different ethnic backgrounds, speaking 84 languages. As Queensland's oldest provincial city, Ipswich has a rich history. It is renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage. Ipswich proudly preserves and still operates from many of its historical buildings and homes, with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites. Ipswich also has a range of charming townships within the western rural areas of the city, each with its own legitimate claims of historical significance. 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 Ipswich City Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide routine cleaning and operational water quality monitoring services for Council-owned public aquatic play facilities located at Bob Gamble Park (River Heart Parklands – Stage 2) and Ripley Splash ’n’ Play Adventure Park. The Services include, but are not limited to: • Daily cleaning of aquatic play areas, amenities, pathways, BBQs, toilets, and surrounding public areas • Operational water quality monitoring at two (2)-hour intervals, including testing, logging, and reporting in accordance with Queensland Health Water Quality Guidelines • Incident detection and response, record keeping, and monthly reporting The Contract is for an initial term of two (2) years, with an option for Council to extend for a further twelve (12) months, subject to satisfactory performance. This Request is for service delivery only. It does not include construction works, capital maintenance, mechanical plant maintenance, or chemical supply. Background information / Compatibility requirements Details Please refers to Request for Tender Questions asked by the buyer Question 1 - [Required] Do you confirm full and unconditional compliance with Schedule 2 Appendix 1 – Requirements and Technical Specifications V1.0, including all service frequencies and reporting requirements? Question 2 - [Required] Do you hold, and will maintain for the contract term, all licences, qualifications, and certifications required to perform the Services, including staff with appropriate aquatic facility and water quality monitoring competencies? Question 3 - [Required] Do you have a suitably trained and available workforce to deliver daily services and two (2)-hourly water quality monitoring at both facilities without reliance on subcontractors not disclosed in your Tender? Question 4 - [Required] Are you able to commence Services in line with the anticipated contract start date of 1 August 2026, subject to contract execution? Question 5 - [Required] Do you confirm that you hold, and will maintain for the contract term, all insurances required under the Proposed Agreement? Question 6 - [Required] Do you have any departures, exceptions, qualifications, or proposed amendments to the Proposed Agreement (Schedule 4)? Attachments to this Request Documents 8 Supplier lists selected Lists Cleaning Services, Equip, Supplies Real Estate & Property Services Categories selected Categories Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services 1: Water Treatment Services Chemicals & Biochemicals & Gas Materials 1: Pool Chemicals Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies 1: Commercial Cleaning 2: Janitorial & Cleaning Products 3: Swimming Pool Cleaning Mechanical Plant & Equipment & Services 1: Pool Plant & Equipment Real Estate & Property Services 1: Facilities Management Services Regions of Service Locations Queensland 1: Brisbane 2: Gold Coast 3: Sunshine Coast 4: West Moreton All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others Information requested None... Updates made to this Request Updates None... What the buyer is requesting: Details: Ipswich City Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide routine cleaning and operational water quality monitoring services for Council-owned public aquatic play facilities located at Bob Gamble Park (River Heart Parklands – Stage 2) and Ripley Splash ’n’ Play Adventure Park. The Services include, but are not limited to: • Daily cleaning of aquatic play areas, amenities, pathways, BBQs, toilets, and surrounding public areas • Operational water quality monitoring at two (2)-hour intervals, including testing, logging, and reporting in accordance with Queensland Health Water Quality Guidelines • Incident detection and response, record keeping, and monthly reporting The Contract is for an initial term of two (2) years, with an option for Council to extend for a further twelve (12) months, subject to satisfactory performance. This Request is for service delivery only. It does not include construction works, capital maintenance, mechanical plant maintenance, or chemical supply. Background information / Compatibility requirements: Details: Please refers to Request for Tender Supplier lists selected: Lists: Cleaning Services, Equip, Supplies Real Estate & Property Services Categories selected: Categories: Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services 1: Water Treatment Services Chemicals & Biochemicals & Gas Materials 1: Pool Chemicals Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies 1: Commercial Cleaning 2: Janitorial & Cleaning Products 3: Swimming Pool Cleaning Mechanical Plant & Equipment & Services 1: Pool Plant & Equipment Real Estate & Property Services 1: Facilities Management Services Regions of Service: Locations: Queensland 1: Brisbane 2: Gold Coast 3: Sunshine Coast 4: West Moreton All Regions of Service locations are within Australia. Information requested by others: Information requested: None... Attachments to this Request: Documents: 8
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