Building Services

Introduction

Gilgandra Shire Council requires suitably qualified and experienced contractors to perform building services within the Gilgandra local government area. The proposed works include, but are not limited to, carpentry, internal fit-outs and general building repairs at various locations around the Shire. This is a Schedule of Rates quotation and accepted quotations will form the basis of a panel of preferred suppliers.

Please refer to the building services documentation - which includes the submission form - below:

• Quotation 6/26 Building Services Documentation(PDF, 286KB)

Scope

Job specific requirements shall be discussed with the appointed contractor on a case by case basis. The services include general building work, including travel with vehicle, provision of small tools, demolition, repair or construct and finish new work. The contractor is also responsible for site safety, including pedestrian management and will work within Council’s WHS system. Tipping fees and traffic control (where required) are not the contractor’s responsibility. Where travel is involved to perform the works, Council shall pay the Contractor at the rate specified in the Schedules. Travel is to be based on Gilgandra and for travel in one direction.

Sub-contracting

Subcontracting works under this Contract is not permitted for building work. This does not extend to specialised services or other activities that are required in order to carry out the contracted works (such as utilities location, wet hire of heavy equipment etc.).

Timeframe for Construction

The timeframe for supply of building services will commence at acceptance and conclude 30 June 2028.

Invoicing and Payment

The Contractor will invoice Council for the works and services provided at the rates specified in the Schedules. For items not specified in the Schedules but necessary to perform the work, such as materials and equipment, the invoiced amount shall be at the cost to the Contractor plus the percentage specified in the Schedules. The Contractor shall provide copies of supplier invoices to Council when requested for the purposes of Contract audit. This percentage does not apply to Council provided equipment and materials. Council shall pay the Contractor within 30 business days of receipt of a tax invoice.

Contact

Refer all enquires in relation to this quotation to:

Mr Daryl Colwell

Gilgandra Shire Council

PO Box 23 Gilgandra NSW 2827

E-mail: dcolwell@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au

Phone: (02) 6817 8800

All responses to enquires will be in writing and placed on Council’s website as an addendum in the appropriate quotation section. 7. Submission of Quotations shall be submitted on the compulsory Quotation form prior to 11.00am on Friday, 20 March 2026. Late quotations will not be accepted.

Assessment Criteria

• Price (note Council has a Local Purchasing Policy for Goods and Services)

• Ability to demonstrate WHS compliance

• Availability

Work Health & Safety Regulations

The successful contractor may be required to participate in site induction and risk assessment and any safe work method statements necessary to complete the role. Contractors are obligated to abide by Council’s WH&S policies including, UV policy, drug and alcohol and personal protective equipment (copies can be obtained at Council’s office) and to observe directions on health and safety from designated officers of the organisation. Failure to comply with this will be considered a breach of the agreement and sufficient grounds for termination.

The successful contractor will be required to provide a copy of all relevant licenses. General monitoring will occur during the course of the works.

Registrations and Insurance

The successful contractor/s will be required to provide copies of Certificates of Currency of:

• Public Liability Insurance policy of a minimum $20,000,000

• Workers’ Compensation Insurance or, for a sole trader or operative partner of partnership, evidence of a Personal Accident Insurance Policy. All registration and insurance documents are to be supplied to Council prior to contractor commencing work.

Other Conditions

a) Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation, nor are they responsible for, or pay for expenses or losses which may be incurred by any contractor in the preparation of this quotation.

b) By submitting a quotation, the contractor recognises and agrees to the terms and conditions outlined in this document.

c) The contractor shall be satisfied as to the correctness of their quotation and sufficiency of the quotation for the works, and that the price covers the cost of complying with all obligations under this quotation documentation and all matters and things necessary for the due and proper performance and completion of the project.

d) Notice of acceptance of a quotation shall be given in writing.