Port Augusta City Council invites tenders from Tenderers for the provision of Parks, Gardens, Ovals and Footpath Maintenance.

The Council provides and maintains a number of community spaces for the benefit of residents and visitors.

The quality community spaces not only promotes use and enjoyment, it provides a space that is enticing and contributes towards a positive city image.

The purpose of this Tender is to establish and ensure that the vegetation (grass, turf and weeds) in parks, gardens and sporting ovals is maintained to a consistent and appropriate standard in consideration of seasonal and natural fluctuations. In addition, this tender also includes weed control for Cemeteries, Footpaths, Walkways, Cul-de-sacs, Road Reserves, Open Drains, Road Seal, Carparks and Traffic Islands.

The Council will enter into a Contract with the successful Contractor for a Period of three (3) years with an option for two (2) x twenty-four (24) month extensions, such extensions to be at the absolute discretion of the Council.

The Council will enter into a Fixed Price Contract with an option to enable the successful tenderer to seek a price review annually prior to the Anniversary Date of the Contract. Price amendments will be agreed, or not, after consideration by Council for commencement after the Anniversary Date of the Contract. Price increases are to be no greater than the CPI – All Groups Adelaide, for the quarter previous to the request for amendment.

The Council will require the successful tenderer to acknowledge within the Contract documents that it must comply with Council’s Social Media Policy. Any comments made in relation to Council activities may be deemed a breach of a material term of the contract which may lead to termination of the Contract.

Any disposal of land during the term of the contract will result in the scope of works and contract rates being adjusted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

 Briefings

Parks, Gardens, Ovals & Footpath Maintenance

A briefing session will be held at 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia, 5700 on 11:00 am 28 February 2024.

Notes: Briefing will commence at Civic Centre, 4 Mackay Street, Port Augusta.Own vehicle will be required to visit various locations within the City.