Point Lonsdale SLSC Back Beach Rescue Centre (BBRC) Head Contractor

Overview The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) intends to issue a Request for Tender (RFT) seeking building contractor services to construct the new Point Lonsdale SLSC Back Beach Rescue Centre (BBRC) facility. About The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is an administrative office in relation to the Department of Transport and Planning. VIDA delivers the state's transport, health and community safety infrastructure programs. Community Safety Building Projects (CSBP) is a division of VIDA and designs, procures, builds, and upgrades the infrastructure needed to keep communities safe. CSBP provides end-to-end project management and delivery of Victoria's new prisons, youth justice centres, court and custody facilities, emergency services facilities and public safety measures on behalf of other Victorian Government Departments, Agencies and Authorities, including the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), the Country Fire Authority (CFA), and the Emergency Services Infrastructure Authority (ESIA). The Emergency Services (ES) Team was officially announced in 2017 as part of the Fire Services Statement under the original name of Emergency Services Infrastructure Authority (ESIA). The ES Team is focused on the delivery of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) built infrastructure projects, along with new vessels and engines for the Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) sector. Purpose The new facility will provide a new fit-for-purpose building to support volunteers and the local community. Scope The scope includes: Construction, commissioning, and completion of the new PLSLSC BBRC facility Construction of an observation tower Construction of a motor room Construction of a storage area Construction of a patrol support room Construction of a first aid room Construction of public and private toilet and shower facilities, including disabled amenities Landscaping works Contractor Requirements Tenderers must diligently review all tender-issue drawings and schedules Tenderers must attend the mandatory site briefing to raise any queries ensuring a practical and detailed tender submission Tenderers must be registered on the Construction Supplier Register (CSR) Pre-qualification Register: Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification Category: New Commercial Construction Tender Briefing and Site Inspection Attendance at the mandatory site briefing is required. Tenderers should review all tender-issue drawings and schedules in advance and raise any queries at this briefing to support a practical and detailed tender submission. Contract Terms and Conditions Type of Contract: Construct Only Tender Process: Single-stage tender/Selective Tender Applicable Government Policies: Local Jobs First (VIPP only), Social Procurement International Agreements: No Estimated RFT Release Date: January 2026 Estimated Contract Award Date: April 2027 Estimated Contract End/Practical Completion Date: December 2027 Instructions to Tenderers A Market Assessment will be conducted to identify suitable suppliers for this activity. If you wish to be considered for this procurement, you must be registered on the Construction Supplier Register (CSR) and indicate your interest by email to EmergencyServices.Tenders@justice.vic.gov.au. Platform for RFT Release: Buying for Victoria Generic Project Team E-mail Address: EmergencyServices.Tenders@justice.vic.gov.au Enquiries For enquiries, contact Emergency Services, Contractual: EmergencyServices.Tenders@justice.vic.gov.au