Register Of Pre-Qualified Suppliers for Yard Maintenance Services

⁠⁠⁠McKinlay Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for appointment to Council’s register of pre-qualified suppliers of Services (ROPS) for a period of two (2) years commencing September 2024. Council is looking to appoint suppliers in respect of the following services categories: Yard Maintenance

1. Scope of Services

1.1 The scope shall include but is not limited to labour by a licensed and experienced person(s) related to the provision of labour, plant and equipment for total maintenance of lawns inclusive of mowing, whipper snipping, pruning, weeding and poisoning as per the directive given for each property. Yard maintenance will be required at Council Residences Aged Persons Residences, Childcare Centre, McIntyre Park and Father Bill Busuttin Community Centre as directed by Council Staff in the Julia Creek Township.

Please note: No poisoning permitted unless agreed to in writing by Council.

1.2 Suppliers and their Personnel are to undergo a national criminal history record check and must be renewed every three (3) years as required under the CHSP Commonwealth Home Support Program.

1.3 Lawns are to be mowed every fortnight in summer and every three (3) weeks in winter.

Please note: Days scheduled need to be consistent and are to be agreed to with the CHSP Co-Ordinator. Forms are to be completed and submitted

1.4 Unless otherwise directed by Council, copies of the following policies/licences for the Supplier and each member of the Supplier’s Personnel (where applicable) are to be provided to Council prior to engagement:

• Workers Compensation Policy
• Public Liability Insurance Policy
• Blue Card
• Drivers Licence
• Police Check