Verge and Horse Trail Maintenance
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Clarence City Council is inviting tenderers to perform annual verge and horse trail maintenance services for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 spring/summer seasons at the locations set out in the tender attachments. Scope The scope includes: Verge and horse trail maintenance at the locations set out in the Attachments At least one cut of grass per spring/summer season within the specified areas, being at least two cuts in total across the two seasons Additional cuts as directed by Council in its sole discretion, depending on growing conditions Additional work as required by Council, beyond the annual minimum maintenance work Contractor Requirements Tenderers must note the requirements as to areas to be mown set out in the 'Final Comments' column in Attachment No. 1 Tenderers must provide details of the rates at which they are prepared to carry out additional work required by Council Instructions to Tenderers Late tenders will not be accepted. Enquiries Contact Name: Rebecca-Ann Riseley Position: Procurement Officer Phone: 6217 9767 Email: rriseley@ccc.tas.gov.au
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