Landscape Specification Report URB-P0003847-001-SP (A)

Landscape works must be supervised by an onsite qualified foreman who is experienced in this work. The
whole of the work must be executed to the requirements of the specification.

Landscape Qualified Person is:

•      For Supervising landscape construction and establishment works - is considered to be a person with 5
       years current experience in commercial landscape construction projects.

•      For undertaking rehabilitation construction and establishment works - is considered to be a person with 5
       years current experience in commercial land revegetation and regeneration.

•      For being the supervising Project Arborist and preparing arboreal certification - is considered to be a
       person with level 5 AQS qualification in Arboriculture and a minimum 5 years current experience in tree
       protection, hazard identification / mitigation and NATSPEC (Guidelines: Specifying Trees) assessment.

•      For assessing and certifying soil quality - is considered to be an Agronomist with 3 years current
       experience in soil testing

•      For all maintenance work to new and existing trees – is considered to be an arborist with formal
       qualifications (Level 3 Australian Qualification Framework) or at least five (5) years recognised
       experience in Arboriculture.


1.4.        TENDER CONTRACT
The lowest cost of any Tender will not necessarily be awarded the project. If the project is to be awarded to a
Contractor, the Contractor must first supply fully completed schedules, all required supporting information
and then will be required to enter a formal contract with the Head Contractor / Client.

During the tender period the Contractor is encouraged to offer alternative methods and materials to those
specified in this Specification where such alternatives can be shown to either reduce materials costs,
improve quality, reduce construction time and or save money while maintaining quality and design intent.
Provide these alternatives and their specific benefits in a separate letter or spreadsheet to this Specification
for review and discussion during the tender assessment period.

No alternative products are to be substituted for specific products listed in this schedule for the
inclusion of the tender. Any substitutions recommendations are to be listed separately with their
costs, as above.

List inclusions in detail including preliminaries and any other works or costs, and costs allowed for each, that
make up your total price shown for the documented works. Tendered format to supply details of quantity,
rate per item, and total cost. For example, a tendered rate of 1 qty of plant stock with a total cost will not be
acceptable.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to calculate all quantities and include all materials necessary to carry out
the works. Provide for all inspections, fees, escorts and permits required by Federal, State and local
authorities in supply, transport and handling of the specified materials. Where quantities are given, they are a
guide only and do not form part of the contract.

Report to the Superintendent and Landscape Architect of the adequacy of the documentation issued and any
discrepancies or shortfalls in information. Failure to report will imply unqualified acceptance and
understanding.

The Contractor is to be fully insured and make all required provision for Workers Compensation. If
requested, proof must be provided to the Superintendent.

If the Contractor intends to claim additional time and/or cost arising out of latent conditions, requests to carry
out additional works, instructions or any other circumstance then they must notify the Superintendent in

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