Banana Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors to tender on the reconstruction works tranche 1 required due to the impacts from Central, Southern and Western Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, between 10 November - 3 December 2021 in more detail in “Part 5 - Banana T2425.23 Defence Road Betterment - Scope of Works”. Works are expected to be completed before 30 June 2025.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The Works Under the Contract (WUC) are located in the Locality Map area of the Banana Shire Council.

Typical works within the WUC include but not limited to:

(a) Construct unbound pavement;

(b) Sprayed bituminous treatments;

(c) Replace regulatory, warning and hazard sign faces including posts;

(d) Install road edge guide posts;

(e) Removal or demolition of culverts

(f) Rock protection for Inlet/ Outlets

(g) Supply and installation of geotextile

(h) Supply and installation of steel-reinforced concrete pipe culvert components, for culvert drainage structure

(i) Supply and installation of Precast concrete end structures to culverts

(j) Bulk excavation

These WUC includes work within the road corridor as a part of this program. The Contractor shall carry out the following works:

(a) Provide road rehabilitation works to Defence Road including but not limited to roadway formation, spray seal, drainage, and road furniture.

Full details of works are listed in The Scope Appendix B – Schedule K1 – Price Schedule and Part 5 – Scope of Works

(b) Coordinate and Execute in an expeditious manner considering safety, quality, environment, and traffic management for the works included in the scope.

The scope of works includes but is not limited to:

(a) Site Establishment and dis-establishment.

(b) Provision of all supervision, plant, materials and labour to deliver road restoration and associated works as per this specification.

(c) Provision of traffic control as per the current MUTCD, including the drafting and implementation of Traffic Management Plans for the works.

(d) Development and implementation of Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Plans including Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the duration of works.

(e) Removal and reinstatement of any guidepost, sign, or marker within the worksite to perform the works.

(f) Removal of the material from the shoulder to enable drainage of the pavement and shoulder to the table drain or other appropriate collection point.

(g) De-grassing and tyning of the existing shoulder, the incorporation of gravel and watering, mixing, compaction and trimming of the surface material.

(h) Watering and compaction of the surface, if required.

(i) Broom the sealed surface to remove any loose material if required for traffic.

(j) All other operations in the Applicable Specifications.

(k) Obtain all necessary approvals for completion of works from the relevant authorities, i.e., the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR), if work is adjoining a state-controlled road.

(l) Obtain all necessary approvals for water extraction. The approval requires completion of paperwork for water extraction records.

(m) Maintenance of haul roads, including the use of unsealed roads for the Project, used during construction to maintain a safe road condition and minimise dust. The maintenance may include water carts, grading and rolling to ensure the road is in no worse condition following completion of works than before commencement.

(n) Regular communication with the Council and its Superintendent throughout the Project

(o) Cooperation with the Council and its Superintendent for compliance testing should this be required.

(p) Cooperation and coordination, using “best for project” mindset

(q) Provide the Superintendent with a weekly progress update via email by close of business on a Wednesday. The update shall include progress from the previous week, planned works for the next week, and any contract delivery issues.

(r) Provide the Superintendent with a monthly progress report by the date nominated by the Superintendent. The information shall include progress from the previous months' works, photographs, planned works for the next month, any issues affecting the contract delivery, adjusted monthly expenditure, safety statistics, audits (e.g., safety/environmental).

(s) Provide Inspection Testing Plans (ITPs) for all the completed works.

(t) The Handover Data includes as-constructed drawings, test results, photos, the register for the completed works etc.

Tenderers are to note that Council, may at its sole and unfettered discretion, amend/modify the scope of works at any time during the contract.

Complementary/Betterment treatments may be substituted for scope where an upgraded treatment is considered appropriate.

If the scope of works is amended/modified, the Contractor is not entitled to any compensation.