This is a measure and value contract to supply all plant, labour and materials required to construct 6 retaining walls at Acacia Bay Road & Wily Terrace in Taup

The Contract includes the following works:

• Minor earthworks formation, compaction and site reinstatement including top-soiling and grass establishment.
•  Construction of 3 timber crib walls.
•  Construction of 1 mechanically stabilised earth wall. (MSE wall)
•  Construction of 2 steel cantilever walls. .
•  Provision for surface drainage.
•  Erection and maintenance of erosion and sediment control structures.
•  Mitigation measures against cement and pumice entering the stormwater systems and environment.
•  Construction of footpaths and kerb & channel.
•  Construction of balustrades and guardrails.
• In order to achieve the above works, the Contractor must make provision for the following:
•  Apply for TDC for a CAR to carry out works with the local road reserve section, including traffic management plan approvals from TDC.
•  The provision to undertaken all works in full compliance with the Taupo District Council Contractor Requirements.
•  The provision and maintenance of traffic control during the works, including pedestrian management and safety around work areas.
•  The provision and implementation of a health and safety plan, quality plan, erosion & sediment control plan and programming including updates where required.
•  Locate existing services/drainage/infrastructure and reporting to Engineer actual layout prior to commencement of works.
•  Potholing existing services/drainage at prescribed locations to determine presence/location.
•  The provision to adhere to an accidental discovery protocol in the event of encountering an archaeological artefact.
•  Liaise with service/drainage authorities to locate and protect existing sewer, stormwater, water supply, gas, power and telecom cables.
•  Liaison with property owners as to period of works and advance disruption notices.
•  Sawcutting pavements, topsoil stripping, excavations, bedding, backfilling, compacting, testing and reinstatement.
•  Prepare as-built drawings, including survey of the installed retaining walls etc.
• All works are to be in accordance with this Specification, or as directed by the Engineer.
• The Contractor is to confirm the availability of all materials, plant, personnel and subcontractors at time of Tender. Any costs or delays in the contract that are due to the lack of availability should be incorporated into the submitted tender rates.
• Contractors not currently registered on the Taupo District Council's Preferred Contractor's register may obtain registration by following the steps detailed on The Taupo District Council Website www.taupodc.govt.nz under "Contracting to Council" in the A-Z of services tab.
• Tenders close in the Tender Box at 46 Horomatangi Street, Taupo with the Chief Executive, Taupo District Council at 1pm Friday 22nd November 2019

Tenders will be evaluated according to the Weighted Attributes Method.

The lowest price or any tender not necessarily accepted.
G Green
Chief Executive