Pit Clearances & Associated Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide drainage pit clearance services throughout the City of Boroondara. Scope The scope includes, but is not limited to: Programmed pit clearances of Council and VicRoads drainage pits in road reserves, Council Right of Ways, car parks, shopping centres and depots, including side entry, grated side entry, channel grating, grated and junction pits Programmed vehicle wash bay pit clearances at the Waste Transfer Station (Riversdale Depot) Reactive pit clearances, as directed by the Supervisor, of Council and VicRoads drainage pits in road reserves, Council Right of Ways, car parks, shopping centres and depots Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in drainage pit clearance services
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