Question:
Q1. Can Council confirm whether the Aboriginal site/relic does require further investigation as suggested in the review of heritage impact tender document, if so, is this likely to have any impact on the program?

Q2. One of the proposed mitigation measures is to have a local Elder onsite during the excavation process, will Council organize and procure these services? The same question applies to an onsite archeologist.

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 03:50 PM:


Q1. Can Council confirm whether the Aboriginal site/relic does require further investigation as suggested in the review of heritage impact tender document, if so, is this likely to have any impact on the program?

A1.In accordance with the REF, this is considered a low risk site for Aboriginal relics/ sites. Further to this, the geotechnical report shows that there is approximately a meter of fill over the site. If a relic is found it would be a latent condition.

Q2. One of the proposed mitigation measures is to have a local Elder onsite during the excavation process, will Council organize and procure these services? The same question applies to an onsite archeologist.

A2. The mitigation of having a local Elder on site during the excavation process would only be after a relic has been found on site, and therefore would be considered unlikely. If this was the case it would be a variation to the contract. Council will however notify UNE’s Archaeologist regarding the works and he may want to visit to inspect the site. We ask that the Contractor induct him or his representatives on to site and let him inspect the works.

Kind Regards

Armidale Regional Council

Question:
Hi,

Can you please reconfirm the expected award date?

From the meeting yesterday, i got the impression it would be end of Feb, however Vendor panel States 10 March.

Thankyou,

Answered on 10/Jan/2025 04:02 PM:


The award of this Tender will be by Council in accordance with the Local Government Act, and take place at a ARC Council Meeting, which typically takes place later in the month. This will also rely on a number of issues that may arise that the evaluation panel will need to address in its recommendation. Council will endeavor to finalise at this stage by The February Ordinary Council Meeting (at the earliest) or most probably the March 20025 Ordinary Council Meeting.

Regards

Armidale Regional Council

Question:
Hi,

The closing date of the 27th of January falls on a public holiday. Is it please possible to move the closing date to a working business day?

Thanks.

Answered on 20/Jan/2025 04:05 PM:


The closing date is now the 11am Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 AEDT

Question:
Good Moring Lizzie,

We are writing to formally request an extension of time for the submission of Tender A2024/85 Curtis Park Expansion. The current due date of 27th January 2025 falls during a period when contractor responses and quotes have been limited due to the time of year.

To ensure we can provide a comprehensive and competitive submission, we kindly request an extension of two weeks, with a revised due date of 10th February 2025.

We believe this additional time will enable us to secure the necessary contractor inputs and prepare a thorough tender that aligns with the project requirements.

We appreciate your understanding and consideration of this request and look forward to your response. Should you need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Answered on 20/Jan/2025 04:06 PM:


The closing date is now the 11am Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 AEDT

Question:
WAE drawings – information is to be collated by surveyor and provided to the designer within

one week of completion of the works. Otherwise, WAE drawings are to be supplied by the

Contractor

Is this information to be provided to designer within 1 week of practical completion or progressively?

Answered on 20/Jan/2025 04:01 PM:


It would be great if all the works was picked up progressively. The footings will need to be surveyed before they are covered over. All information is to be provided to the designer within one week of completion.

Question:
Is the existing playground beside the bike track to be demolished under this contract?

Answered on 20/Jan/2025 04:03 PM:


Yes the existing playground is to be demolished under this contract. We would prefer if this work was the last thing done. Please show this demolition work on your programme