FOGO Compost Soil Conditioner Distribution Trial

Overview The Rural City of Wangaratta invites interested businesses to register interest for the purchase of Council FOGO compost at $33 (ex GST) per tonne, produced for the purpose of soil conditioning and blending. About The compost has a bulk density of approximately 600 kg/m³, resulting in an indicative cost of around $19.80 per cubic metre excluding delivery. The product is produced at the Wangaratta Organics Processing Facility and is generally applied at a low rate. Product benefits Increases soil organic matter Improves water retention Improves degraded or poor soil structure Environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fertiliser Valuable source of food for soil microbes Can be used as a soil conditioner or composted mulch Purpose The Expression of Interest seeks to establish a trial distributorship for the purpose of urban domestic application (nursery) and also a field trial involving an agricultural application. Scope The scope includes: Purchase and distribution of Council FOGO compost for urban domestic (nursery) application as part of the trial Purchase and application of Council FOGO compost for a field trial involving agricultural application Contract Terms and Conditions Trial period: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 Price: $33 (ex GST) per tonne Bulk density: approximately 600 kg/m³, resulting in an indicative cost of around $19.80 per cubic metre, excluding delivery