Racing Queensland Texas Jockey Room Upgrade - Texas Jockey Club

Closes in 18 daysSubmission deadline: 06 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Brisbane

About this tender

Overview Racing Queensland (RQ) is seeking offers from suitably experienced Suppliers for the Design and Construct of a Jockey Room at Texas Jockey Club. The successful Tenderer will be engaged under RQ's Design and Works Agreement to complete the works. Scope RQ requires the Provider to supply, install, commission and certify new works in accordance with the Scope of Works, the Approved Jockey Room Design and the Contract. The tasks identified to complete the construction and installation works include but are not limited to the following. Stage 1: Construction The scope includes: Surveying the location prior to commencing works onsite Securing the compound and establishing the site, including a rubbish point RQ Hold Point: RQ and/or club representative to undertake an inspection of the proposed facility set out prior to any new works commencing Supplying, installing, executing and commissioning the works in accordance with the developed and Approved Designs and the RQ Infrastructure Specifications Framework, Thoroughbred Venues (Appendix B) Supplying and installing wool insulation and Colourbond roofing or insulated panel roofing or similar, in a colour to be nominated by the club Supplying and installing all new fixtures, fittings and appliances as required in the Approved Designs and to conform with the RQ Infrastructure Specifications Framework, including all plumbing and drainage required by council Supplying and installing commercial grade vinyl floor coverings to all areas Supplying and installing all LED electrical down lights, data fixtures and hardware as per the Approved Designs, including all electrical panels and connections required Supplying and installing appropriately sized split system air conditioners to the male and female jockey rooms Supplying and installing sliding glass doors with obscure glass to the front of each jockey room Supplying and installing bench seating, wall shelf and hanging hooks similar to the items indicated in Appendix C to both male and female jockey rooms Supplying and installing, in each jockey room, one shower cubicle and tray with flick mixer, glass shower screen and two hanging hooks in the change area of the cubicle Supplying and installing, in each jockey room, two toilet cubicles with pan and cistern Supplying and installing one vanity and basin with wall mirror in each jockey room RQ Hold Point: two calendar weeks prior to the Date for Completion, RQ and the Club Representative to inspect the new facility for acceptance against the Approved Design, with RQ confirming acceptance within five days of the inspection or outlining reasons if the facility is not accepted, and the Provider attending to any issues detailed by RQ and seeking re-inspection once those further works are completed Providing RQ with as-built drawings at the completion of the works for all built form and services Stage 2: Ancillary Works Clearing the site of debris and remediating any land disturbed during the construction Preconditions to Achieving Completion The Provider is to provide the following information a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to the Date for Completion: Written notice for when the Works will be completed, including a schedule of Works completed A final clean of the work area, including clearing debris, removing waste, surplus material, rubbish and samples and disposing of them according to Local Council requirements, and removing all temporary works, plant and equipment An RPEQ certification on completion of the works that attests that the works are constructed in accordance with the approved designs and current standards Provision of acceptable as-built information, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, testing and commissioning information, any training information, Quality Assurance and Commissioning documentation, and any other information requested by the Scope of Works Contractor Requirements Suitably experienced Suppliers capable of undertaking Design and Construct works for the Jockey Room Information Requested The following returnable documents must be completed and submitted with the Tender Submission: Tender Response Schedule (returnable) Price Response Schedule (returnable) Site Inspection Tenderers may undertake a self-guided site inspection if desired. Tenderers wishing to attend the site are requested to email procurement@racingqueensland.com.au, advising their intention to undertake an inspection and the name(s) of the representative(s) attending. RQ will confirm site access and provide any relevant instructions by email prior to the inspection. Instructions to Tenderers The following documentation is available to be downloaded via VendorPanel (VP529436): This Invitation Letter Specification (Scope of Works) Document Tender Response Schedule (returnable) Price Response Schedule (returnable) RQ's Design and Works Agreement, Tender Version RQ Conditions of Tendering Appendix A, Endorsed Indicative Floorplan Appendix B, RQ Infrastructure Specs Thoroughbreds Appendix C, Duracube Bench Seating Offers may only be submitted electronically through VendorPanel or by email. Late submissions may not be accepted. Enquiries All Tender related questions or clarifications should be directed in writing to Racing Queensland's Procurement Team via VendorPanel or by email.

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