RFO/SOA - Reservoir Renewal Program

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 30 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Brisbane

About this tender

Overview This Request for Offer (RFO) is the initial project package issued under the City of Townsville's Reservoir Renewal Program Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA). The City of Townsville is seeking Supplier Offers for the delivery of renewal works to three potable water reservoirs forming part of the Reservoir Renewal Program. Purpose The works are intended to address identified asset condition, structural, operational and compliance requirements to support the continued safe and reliable operation of Council's potable water network. Scope The scope includes delivery of renewal works for the following potable water reservoirs: Yarrawonga Reservoir Renewal of a 2.25 ML steel potable water reservoir located on Castle Hill Construction of a new roof structure, including ventilation upgrades Internal and external surface preparation and recoating Concrete floor remediation Access and safety upgrades Pipework modifications Cathodic protection upgrades, with Suppliers to allow a lump sum based on the Rollingstone cathodic protection documentation, noting the final scope will be reviewed once the Yarrawonga cathodic protection design is issued References in the attached documentation to temporary water supply infrastructure and temporary tanks relate to works already delivered by the Principal and do not form part of this package. Rollingstone Reservoir Renewal of a 1.8 ML steel potable water reservoir servicing the Rollingstone community Construction of a new roof structure, including ventilation upgrades Internal and external surface preparation and recoating Structural steel and floor plate remediation Access and safety upgrades Pipework renewal Installation of a new cathodic protection system Contractors should note that the Rollingstone Reservoir is located a significant distance from Townsville and should allow for associated mobilisation, logistics and resource considerations within their Offer. Bottom City Reservoir Renewal of a 9 ML steel potable water reservoir located at Castle Hill Structural steel remediation Roof renewal, including ventilation upgrades Internal and external surface preparation and recoating Access and safety upgrades Concrete floor remediation Pipework modifications Installation of a new cathodic protection system The Church Street bypass works referenced in portions of the scope documentation are being delivered separately by the Principal and do not form part of this package.

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