Provision of Ballarat East Branch Sewer Project – Stage 2 for CHW

Overview Central Highlands Water (CHW) is seeking submissions from suitably experienced and resourced contractors to appoint a provider for the Ballarat East Branch Sewer Project – Stage 2 services within the CHW service area, in compliance with safety and environmental laws. Scope The scope includes: Construction and installation of approximately 3.6km of DN650 GRP sewer pipe in Ballarat Installation of 22 maintenance holes as part of the sewer pipe works Further details are set out in Part D, Specification and Additional Information. Contract Terms and Conditions CHW has decided to separate the works into two Separable Portions, as described in the diagram on the CHW Intro Page document, with Separable Portion 1 (SP1) highlighted in yellow and Separable Portion 2 (SP2) highlighted in green. CHW intends to issue Separable Portion 2 following completion of Separable Portion 1. CHW may choose to issue Separable Portion 2, or may choose not to issue it, prior to completion of Separable Portion 1, at its sole discretion The timing of release of Separable Portion 2 is subject to financial commitments associated with other significant concurrent projects The Contractor must not assume or expect that Separable Portion 2 will commence prior to the completion of Separable Portion 1 Information Requested To support planning and potential continuity of works, the Contractor shall provide pricing and details of any efficiencies achievable through the delivery of both Separable Portion 1 and Separable Portion 2 as a combined or sequential scope. This includes consideration of mobilisation, resource utilisation, and program synergies. Instructions to Tenderers More information is available by downloading the Tender Documents.