Six (6) Residential Dwellings,Richmond QLD 4822
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Overview Richmond Shire Council is seeking submissions for the supply and construction of six residential dwellings in the township of Richmond, QLD 4822, approximately 500 km west of Townsville. Council invites suitably qualified suppliers, builders and modular housing providers to submit tenders for the delivery of the six dwellings. Council will consider both modular dwellings and dwellings built onsite, provided submissions clearly address the requirements set out in the tender documentation. Scope The scope includes: Supply and construction of two (2) two bedroom units on lots of 500 m² each (Lot 5 on Plan RP720670) Supply and construction of two (2) three bedroom houses on lots of 2000 m² each (Lot 1 and 4 on Plan SP363967) Supply and construction of two (2) four bedroom houses on lots of 2000 m² each (Lot 229 on Plan SP137115) Installation of ceiling fans and split-system air-conditioning to all bedrooms and living spaces Provision of an ensuite to the master bedroom and a main bathroom with a separate shower and bath for the three and four bedroom houses Master bedrooms sized to accommodate a king bed and bedsides, with all additional bedrooms sized to accommodate a queen bed and bedsides Construction of units and houses on adjustable stumps, with built-ins and provision for a dishwasher Carpet to all bedrooms, tiles to bathrooms and toilets, and linoleum flooring to living areas, with carpet available as an alternative option Inclusion of delivery to Richmond in pricing for modular housing submissions An optional decking package attached to the dwellings, with the additional cost identified as a separate item Dwellings constructed to align with Class 1a Council will connect all services and no external works such as fencing or driveways will be required. Disabled access is not required. Information Requested Submissions should be presented clearly and include sufficient detail to allow Council to assess compliance, value for money, delivery approach and suitability for the Richmond location, including: Company profile and relevant experience Proposed construction method, including whether the dwellings are modular, onsite built, or a combination of both Floor plans for each dwelling type Itemised pricing for each dwelling type Main building materials, for example wood, steel or brick Delivery costs to Richmond for modular dwellings, where applicable Proposed timeframe for delivery and completion Details of the optional decking package and separately identified additional cost Any exclusions, assumptions or conditions attached to the tender submission Contractor Requirements All works must comply with applicable legislation, building codes, Australian Standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and relevant local authority approvals. Insurance Requirements Tenderers must hold, and be able to provide evidence of, appropriate insurances for the nature, scale and location of the proposed works, including: Public Liability Insurance of not less than $20 million for any one occurrence Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law for all employees and workers engaged on the project Contract Works Insurance covering the construction works and materials during the build period Professional Indemnity Insurance appropriate to the services provided, where the tenderer is providing design, engineering or professional services as part of the project Contract Terms and Conditions The successful tenderer will be required to enter into an agreement with Council on terms acceptable to Council before works commence Instructions to Tenderers Richmond Shire Council is not bound to accept the lowest-priced tender, or any tender submitted Council may accept all, part, or none of any tender submission at its discretion Tenderers are responsible for ensuring their submissions are complete, accurate, and received by the closing date All prices submitted should be fixed, clearly itemised, and inclusive of applicable delivery, labour, materials, plant, supervision, overheads, and other costs unless expressly stated otherwise Any assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, provisional sums, or departures from the requirements must be clearly identified in the tender response Council may seek clarification, additional information, or revised pricing from tenderers as part of the assessment process Submissions should remain valid for a reasonable assessment period following the closing date, unless otherwise stated by the tenderer Tenders must be identified as "Confidential – Tender 2627_02" and submitted to tenders@richmond.qld.gov.au, or addressed to Peter Bennett, Richmond Shire Council, PO Box 18, RICHMOND QLD 4822.
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