Maintenance of Council owned laneways and BBQs, and the removal and disposal of illegal dumping as directed (3 Years)
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Overview The Whyalla City Council is seeking tenders for the maintenance of Council owned laneways and BBQs, and the removal and disposal of illegal dumping as directed, for a period of three years, plus 2 x 1 year rights of renewal (subject to approval). Purpose The services aim to maintain clean, safe and well-presented public spaces and minimise the impact of illegal dumping on the community and the local environment. Scope The Contractor shall provide planned maintenance services within Council-controlled laneways. Services may include, but are not limited to: Weed Control Inspection of nominated laneways Supply and application of approved herbicides Spraying of weeds along laneways, fence lines, edges, kerbs, and hard surfaces Spot spraying and broadacre spraying where required Provision of all labour, plant, equipment, chemicals and PPE Compliance with all relevant legislation, permits and certification requirements Waste Collection and Disposal Collection and disposal of general litter and rubbish Collection and disposal of illegal dumping Collection and disposal of shopping trolleys with rubbish Collection and disposal of syringes and sharps Collection and disposal of animal waste Collection and disposal of green waste Collection and disposal of broken glass Collection and disposal of any other waste directed by Council Provision of all labour, vehicles, equipment, bags, sharps containers and disposal fees BBQ Cleaning Provision of BBQ cleaning services at designated Council parks, reserves, playgrounds, and public spaces Information Requested It is mandatory for tenderers to complete Section C, Supplier Response Forms, in their entirety and return these along with any supporting documentation. Supporting documentation must reference the associated Response Form in the attachment filename for compliance. Any response which does not include the completed forms will be deemed non-conforming. Contractor Requirements Public liability insurance cover of $20,000,000 Professional indemnity insurance cover of $2,000,000 ChemCert accreditation ReturntoWork SA compliance Contract Terms and Conditions Contract term: three years, plus 2 x 1 year rights of renewal (subject to approval) Routine requests must be actioned within 5 working days Urgent requests must be actioned within 24 hours Emergencies, such as sharps found in a public area, must be actioned within 4 hours
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