Water Main Renewals Program

Overview East Gippsland Water (EGW) intends to engage an experienced and suitably resourced contractor to deliver its Water Main Renewals Program. About Existing mains within the network include asbestos cement (AC), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), concrete-lined cast iron (CICL), ductile iron (DICL), steel and polyethylene (PE). The contractor may also be requested to undertake ad hoc works within the agreed contract scope. Projects with specialised requirements may be procured separately. Purpose The program aims to maintain reliable water services, protect water quality and reduce the risk of water main failures. Scope The contractor will undertake the design, supply, installation, testing, disinfection and commissioning of replacement water mains, including reconnection of property services. The scope is expected to include: Design of replacement mains and connections for EGW's review and approval before construction Renewal of water mains ranging from DN100 to DN300 Connections to existing asbestos cement mains Trenchless and open-cut construction Works planning and traffic management Maintaining continuity of customer water supply and managing planned interruptions Testing, disinfection and commissioning, including coordination of water quality testing by EGW before the mains are placed into service As-constructed records and handover documentation The final scope and requirements will be set out in the formal tender documents. Contractor Requirements Capability and equipment to use both trenchless and open-cut construction methods, with trenchless methods preferred where suitable Demonstrated experience in water main renewals and a collaborative approach to planning and delivering works Fair Jobs Code: suppliers should hold a current Pre-Assessment Certificate or allow sufficient time to obtain one before tender submission Local Jobs First: suppliers should familiarise themselves with the policy and the anticipated requirement to submit a Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) Occupational health and safety management: tenderers will be assessed against the mandatory criteria in Attachment 1 to Construction Instruction 3.7 Industrial relations management: tenderers will be assessed against the mandatory criteria in Attachment 2 to Construction Instruction 3.7 Contract Terms and Conditions Proposed contract term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions Instructions to Tenderers The tender is expected to be released through TenderLink in early November 2026. Suppliers can register with EGW's Tenderlink portal at no cost here: https://portal.tenderlink.com/egwater This notice provides early advice of a proposed procurement opportunity. It is not an invitation to tender, request for quotation or offer to enter into a contract. EGW may change the scope, timing, procurement approach or contract requirements, or decide not to proceed. Potential tenderers should rely on the formal tender documents once released. Enquiries Contact: Lorey Sheers Email: LSheers@egwater.vic.gov.au