Request for Tender - IIP 15 Culverts – Replacements and Repairs

⁠⁠⁠The Australian and Tasmanian Governments are co-investing a total of $119.6 million of Infrastructure Investment funding in the Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation Program that will see priority sections of the Tasmanian Rail Network upgraded over the four years to 30 June 2019.

The following Request for Tender (RFT) is now open:
RFT-TR-RF0167 REQUEST FOR TENDER IIP 15 CULVERTS – REPLACEMENTS AND REPAIRS
Closing date: 6 October 2017 at 3pm

TasRail is currently seeking the services of experienced, qualified and competent Contractor(s), with Culvert experience in the design and construction. Work to include the replacement and repair of 15 culverts on the Western line.

Key Points of Tender:
* Knowledge, experience and understanding in the remediation of existing culverts.
* Concept Design for culverts is required, including sufficient information such that the appearance of the culvert and the functionality of the design can be determined.
* Attendance at a compulsory 1 day site inspection (A maximum of two attendees per Tenderer) scheduled for 08.00hrs September 21, commencing at Western Junction.
* The following is a breakdown of site locations:


Culvert Replacements and Repairs
* Kpw 16.20        * Kpw 54.450       * Kpw 105.390
* Kpw 25.462       * Kpw 78.608      * Kpw 105.650
* Kpw 40.940       * Kpw 78.990      * Kpw 107.30
* Kpw 41.430       * Kpw 94.99        * Kpw 140.78
* Kpw 41.704       * Kpw 105.150    * Kpw 144.51

Works are planned to commence in November 2017.

Timetabled rail traffic is not to be impacted by the construction works.

TasRail will supply all track ballast and sub ballast capping.

TasRail operates a Buy Local Policy. Tenderers are to demonstrate their support of Tasmanian industry and businesses, through an Industry Participation Plan.

Compliance with the Building Code 2016, the Australian Government Building and Construction Workplace Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme, Rail Safety National Law (Tasmania) Act 2012 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and other relevant regulations.

To register your interest to participate in this Tender, please email procurement@tasrail.com.au
with the following information:
* The name of your organisation;
* Representative name and title; and
* Contact details of your organisation including business address and telephone number.

You must quote RFT-TR-RF0167 on all correspondence.

Further information is available during business hours by email or by phoning the Procurement Manager on (03) 6335 2638.

Works to be performed under this contract may be classed as rail safety work as prescribed by Rail Safety National Law (Tasmania) 2012 and as such employees and/or contractors performing such works must be able to meet and maintain the medical criteria for a safety critical worker health assessment (category 1, 2 or 3) as prescribed by the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers.