2016-12-15 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                        15 DECEMBER 2016


Rufous Lane:
   Lighting upgrades using architectural feature LED lighting
   Pathway upgrades at connections to David Low Way and Kindergarten carpark
   Landscaping
   Fencing adjustments to provide more street visibility and reduce visual intrusion to
    adjoining resident.

Pedestrian Refuge:
   Ramps and concrete infill to existing median to northern branch of roundabout at David
    Low Way and Heron Street.

Raised Crossing:
    Upgrade existing level crossing to a raised crossing.


2.    Tender Process

An open invitation to tender was advertised on 12 November 2016. The tender was open for 26
days, closing on 7 December 2016.


3.    Tender Assessment

The tender evaluation panel undertook an assessment of the two conforming tender submissions
received from;

1) Shadforths Civil Pty Ltd, and
2) Carruthers

The tenders were evaluated using the following criteria:
 Capability and resourcing
 Track Record
 Methodology
 Quality
 Safety
 Environment sustainability
 Contribution to local economy
 Price

The tendered price from Shadforths Pty Ltd of $768,818.88 excluding GST represents a
competitive price particularly in the current South East Queensland civil construction market.

The assessment panel considers the tender from Shadforths Pty Ltd to be the most
advantageous to Council and presents the best value for money.

Shadforths are preferred because of their capability in terms of technical skill, level of resourcing,
reputation and capacity to deliver the project within an acceptable timeframe of 18 weeks.


4.    Programme & Next Steps

Following the awarding of the contract, staff will negotiate a starting time with the preferred
contractor as early as possible in January 2017.



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