Biloela Splash Park 2024 - 2025 - Design and Construction

Banana Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for design and construction of a Splash Park to be located in Lions Park of Biloela as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope. The design and construction of the Splash Park and changing rooms is to be awarded to a single contractor with works to be completed by the 12th December 2025.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

INTRODUCTION

Due to multiple requests from the community Council has committed to the installation of a new splash park and changing rooms within the existing Lions Park boundaries located within the Biloela township.

Council is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the design and installation of a splash park as per the requirements of this document and its appendices.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The following information is available to help with your understanding of existing and intended scope of this project:

• Locality Map (Appendix A);

• Proposed Splash Park Location Lions Park (Appendix B);

• Lions Park Site Photos (Appendix C);

• Lions Park Underground Council Services (Appendix D);

• Lions Park Survey (Appendix E);

• Geotechnical Report (Appendix F);

• Contamination Report (Appendix G);

• Asbestos Management Plan (Appendix H);

• Lions Park TPZ Plan (Appendix I); and

• Pricing Schedule (Appendix J).

The Contractor shall familiarise themselves as to the nature of the Site of the Works and of all matters and things relating to the Works, including but not limited to the nature of ground, slope stability, services and amenities, in ground services, condition of the sites, access to the sites and likely weather conditions.

SCOPE OF WORKS

The Works Under the Contract (WUC) are located within the boundaries of Banana Shire Council within Lions Park Biloela as shown in the Locality Map Appendix A.

Council has recently received funding from the State Government for the establishment of a Splash Park to service the whole of the shire. Currently the closest Splash Park for Shire residents is in Gladstone which is located over 100km from the Biloela Township. The community, especially Biloela residents, have submitted multiple requests to Council for such a facility as they believe it would be beneficial for community members and visitors to the region.

The scope of this project is for the design and installation of a shaded Splash Park and change rooms suitable for use by all Shire residents and would attract the interest of visitors to the area (please note that design and construction of the carparking area shown on the proposed Location Plan in Appendix B is not included in this tender). The facility is to be delivered within a budget of up to $1,500,000 (ex GST) which includes all project costs, including detailed design, demolition (if required) and disposal, construction and commissioning.

The contractor is required as part of their tender to submit up to two (2) coloured concept designs (plans and perspective for each option submitted) for the Splash Park wet area, pump shed and changing rooms.

The plans must consider trends and suppliers should demonstrate experience in:

• Aquatic facility design, including understanding of current and future trends in outdoor swimming facilities.

• Understanding of the specific needs associated with the development of aquatic environments.

• Designing to tight project budgets and time frames.

NOTE: Council is seeking and will only assess Design & Construction submissions; Council will not be breaking up the work into separate elements.

The contractor is to deliver the following:

• Splash Park equipment design, supply and installation

• Changing room / showers design, supply and installation

• A minimum two (2) conforming designs per submission / supplier

• Stakeholder consultation prior to final design, this could include a meeting or two on site with Council and other interested parties (to be nominated by Council if required)

• Identification of services locations (onsite services location and Before You Dig Australia BYDA) in the vicinity of the proposed works, prior to the commence of detailed design work

• Geotechnical Investigation to inform foundation design for the Splash Park, equipment room, changing rooms, tanks, etc.

• Compliance with the requirements of the Asbestos Management Plan for the site, including safe disposal of any asbestos waste unearthed during construction

• Temporary fencing / compound as Lions Park is to remain open to the public during the construction period

• Demolition and removal of existing infrastructure as required (removal of any existing park infrastructure is to be avoided where possible within the design of the Splash Park)

• All excavation, building, civil, water, sewerage and electrical work in connection with the changing rooms, Splash Park and water treatment works

• Splash Park testing, commissioning and certification

• Operator training and handover of all new equipment

• Maintenance period (12 months manufacturers servicing and maintenance)

• Defect liability period of 12 months

• As built drawing – 12D plans – (.dwg files and pdf’s scaled @ A3) and hand over documentation

• Provide technical specification for each piece of equipment, including manufacturer’s installation and operation instructions

• Site clean-up

• Removal of all building spoil, rubbish and excess materials (daily)

• Reinstatement / making good of all pre-existing surfaces including gardens beds, grassed areas, pavements and irrigation systems

The project will involve the supply and installation of new equipment which must meet all relevant Australian and Industry standards, codes and regulations.

The scope of the project includes but is not limited to:

• All costs for the sourcing, supplying and delivery to site of all materials required for the construction of the approved design.

• All costs for the connection of power, sewerage and water supply services for the facility.

• All costs associated with obtaining any building approvals required for the installation of the facility.

• Establishment and disestablishment including cleaning up and making good, except to the extent that establishment and disestablishment are the subject of a separate specific work item in the Pricing Schedule

• All costs associated with the for travel to and from the site of project staff

• All costs associated with accommodation and meals for all project staff.

• Provision of all site facilities, except to the extent that the provision of any site facilities is the subject of a separate specific work item in the Schedule of Rates

• Provision of all labour, plant and equipment

• Provision of all supervisory and support staff

• Development, submission to Council for approval, a minimum 10 working days before the commencement of construction, and Implementation of the following:

o Construction Program (in a Critical Plath Network format).

o Quality Management Plan

o Environmental Management Plan

o Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (to cover both construction and running of facility)

o Workplace Health and Safety Plan

o Traffic Management Plan (if required)

• All costs associated with the operation of the Contractor’s Workplace Health and Safety obligations, Quality System, Environmental Management obligations, Traffic Management obligations, Community Liaison obligations, Public Utility Plant obligations, works programming, road maintenance obligations and all other supervisory and coordination functions, except to the extent that such obligations and functions are the subject of separate specific work items in the Pricing Schedule.

• The identification and creation of suitable stockpile/park-up locations with approval for each site to be obtained from Council be commencing use. The contractor will be responsible (at no cost to Council) for obtaining any approvals required for the use of these locations, the implementation of any conditions of use listed on these approvals and the tidying/re-establishment of the sites to pre-use or better condition.

• All costs associated with the safe disposal and transport of all spoil from the site as per legislative requirements (eg. Disposal of possibly contaminated materials) at an suitably approved location.

• Cost of repair to any damage to Council and/or private infrastructure which can be directly contributed to construction undertaken by the Contractor.

• All costs associated with securing the site during construction so as to meeting the safety requirements of the approved Safety Management Plan and ensure that park users (Lions Park) are unable to access the construction site.

• Any survey requirements for construction

• All costs associated with compliance testing requirements as per the requirements of relevant Australian Standards, Regulations and Acts

• Supply of detailed maintenance procedures for all items and instructions as to the day to day running of the facility (including water testing requirements and frequencies).

• Regular communication with the Council and its Superintendent throughout the Project

• All costs incurred by the Contractor in complying with Commonwealth and State legislation and Local Government By-laws

• All costs associated with the work with respect to security, interest, fees, charges, taxes, royalties, insurance and compensation.

• Cooperation and coordination, using “best for project” mindset.

• Provision of a weekly progress report, to be sent to the Superintendent every Friday. The information shall include progress from the previous weeks' works (including photographs), planned works for the next week, any issues affecting the contract delivery, adjusted monthly expenditure, safety statistics, audits (e.g., safety/environmental).

• Provision of the Handover Data at Practical Completion - which includes as-constructed drawings, test results, photos, the register for the completed works etc.

• All overheads and profit

• All other expenses associated with the work not specifically listed above.

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.

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