AG Gillon - Stormwater Harvesting works

Closes in 19 daysSubmission deadline: 13 October 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Melbourne

About this tender

Overview Merri-bek City Council is seeking to select and appoint a contractor to undertake all necessary civil works required to facilitate the installation of a stormwater harvesting system at AG Gillon Reserve, Brunswick, as per the drawing and specification detail provided. About The services to be tendered comprise the construction and delivery of the Reaburn Reserve Integrated Water Management Project, including stormwater harvesting, treatment, storage and reuse infrastructure and associated landscape works within Reaburn Reserve and the broader Brunswick Parklands. The works generally include the diversion of stormwater from the existing main drain beneath Hope Street, construction of the stormwater treatment pond and raingarden system, installation of underground water storage and pumping infrastructure, and associated pipework and irrigation connections to enable treated stormwater to be reused for irrigation across the Brunswick Parklands. The works also include the associated civil, hydraulic, electrical, structural and landscaping works necessary to deliver a fully functional and operational system. Landscape and public realm works within Reaburn Reserve include the construction of vegetated mounds, new and upgraded paths, viewing areas, stepping stones, relocation of existing park furniture and provision of a new shelter, together with reinstatement and associated site works. The successful tenderer will be responsible for the complete delivery of the works in accordance with the contract documents, approved designs, relevant approvals and all applicable Australian Standards and statutory requirements. Scope The scope includes: Diversion of stormwater from the existing main drain beneath Hope Street Construction of the stormwater treatment pond and raingarden system Installation of underground water storage and pumping infrastructure Associated pipework and irrigation connections to enable treated stormwater to be reused for irrigation across the Brunswick Parklands Associated civil, hydraulic, electrical, structural and landscaping works necessary to deliver a fully functional and operational system Construction of vegetated mounds, new and upgraded paths, viewing areas and stepping stones within Reaburn Reserve Relocation of existing park furniture and provision of a new shelter Reinstatement and associated site works Construction works including but not limited to storm earthworks, stormwater drainage works, irrigation, landscape, civil, structural and electrical works as outlined in the Technical Specifications, Drawings and Reports Contractor Requirements Provide appropriately qualified staff to deliver and construct all elements specified in the tender documentation Cooperate with Council to enable reasonable inspection of the Contractor's operations Allow the Superintendent and other persons nominated by Council access to any premises connected with delivery of the services during normal business hours, with or without notice, for the purposes of enforcing the contract and inspecting the Contractor's work and operations Instructions to Tenderers All communications related to this RFT must be submitted via the communication tab, and all submissions must be lodged through eTenderbox. For technical or system support or inquiries, contact eTenderBox Support at support@etenderbox.readytech.io or call 03 9994 5482. Enquiries Procurement Partner: Heather Reavell-Martens, HReavellMartens@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Procurement Team: procurement@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

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