Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

YASC-2026-023

Monday 19 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Monday 09 November 2026 03:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Wednesday 04 November 2026 03:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Monday 23 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

56 Sawmill Rd
Yarrabah, Queensland 4871
Australia

https://www.yarrabah.qld.gov.au/

The Aboriginal Shire of Yarrabah is a special local government area in Far North Queensland, Queensland, Australia, east and southeast of Cairns on Cape Grafton. It is managed under a Deed of Grant in Trust under the Local Government (Community Government Areas) Act 2004.

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Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the Capital Housing Program 3 which involves: The construction of eight (8) new 2 Bedroom extensions. The works shall be delivered in accordance with Remote Housing Standards and all applicable codes, standards and authority requirements, and shall result in dwellings that are fit for purpose and ready for occupation.

The Scope is described in the document(s) attached to or provided with this Request for Tender and identified as:

Scope of Works (Construct Only)

The Contractor shall undertake building approvals and complete the construction of Eight (8) new residential dwellings at the following locations as follows;

Current Addresses Lot Number Proposed Housing Type

119b Back Beach Road

Lot 373 SP265165

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

3b Stonewig Close

Lot 354 SP270846

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

28 Sawmill Road

Lot 82 SP265165

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

54B Workshop Road

Lot 117 SP265165

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

96 Workshop Road

Lot 196 SP265165

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

2 Hyde Street

Lot 344 SP270846

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

1A Stonewig

Lot 352 SP270846

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

34 Gribble Street

Lot 21 SP265165

2 Bedroom Extension Studio

The Works include, but are not limited to, all labour, materials, plant, equipment, design, approvals and activities necessary to deliver a fully operational, compliant and complete housing development fit for purpose and ready for handover and occupation.

Reference Documents

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2 Bedroom Extension Designs

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8322_01_CD_Arch Binder_119B Back Beach Rd.pdf

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8322_01_CD_Structural_119b Back Beach Rd.pdf

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8322_01_Hydraulic_119b Back Beach Rd.pdf

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8322_02_CD_Arch Binder_2 Hyde St.pdf

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8322_02_CD_Structural_2 Hyde St.pdf

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8322_02_Hydraulic_2 Hyde St.pdf

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8322_03_CD_Arch Binder_1A Stonewig Cl.pdf

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8322_03_CD_Structural_1A Stonewig Cl.pdf

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8322_03_Hydraulic_1A Stonewig Cl.pdf

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8322_04_CD_Arch Binder_3B Stonewig Cl.pdf

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8322_04_CD_Structural_3B Stonewig Cl.pdf

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8322_04_Hydraulic_3b Stonewig Cl.pdf

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8322_05_CD_Arch Binder_28 Sawmill Rd.pdf

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8322_05_CD_Structural_28 Sawmill Rd.pdf

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8322_05_Hydraulic_28 Sawmill Rd.pdf

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8322_06_CD_Arch Binder_96 Workshop Rd.pdf

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8322_06_CD_Structural_96 Workshop Rd.pdf

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8322_06_Hydraulic_96 Workshop Rd.pdf

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8322_07_CD_Arch Binder_54B Workshop Rd.pdf

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8322_07_CD_Structural 54B Workshop Rd.pdf

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8322_07_Hydraulic_54b Workshop Rd.pdf

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8322_08_CD_Arch Binder_34 Gribble St.pdf

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8322_08_CD_Structural_34 Gribble.pdf

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8322_08_Hydraulic_34 Gribble St.pdf

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Key Requirements

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The Contractor shall ensure the Works comply with all applicable legislation, codes, standards and authority requirements.

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The Works shall be delivered as a complete and functional development, notwithstanding any omissions or discrepancies in the reference documentation.

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A mandatory Indigenous Employment and Business Participation (IEBP) Plan shall be submitted with the Tender. Failure to submit an IEBP may result in the Tender being deemed non-conforming.

Building Approval

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Contractor must obtain relevant building approvals for each property for this work.

Site Establishment & Civil Works

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Site establishment, access, temporary services and controls

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Demolition and tree clearing will not form part of this scope.

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Bulk earthworks, cut and fill, trimming and compaction incl. testing if applicable

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Set out of all works in accordance with approved design and issued FFLs

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Stormwater drainage, overland flow management and lawful discharge

Residential Construction

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Construction of eight dwellings in accordance with the designs provided

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All works to be in accordance with Remote Housing Standards (RHS) or as otherwise nominated

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Complete construction of each dwelling including all structural, architectural and building elements necessary to achieve a fully functional and compliant dwelling

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Supply and installation of all fixtures, fittings and appliances

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Kitchens, bathrooms and laundries including joinery

Services & Utilities

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All hydraulic services including water, sewer and drainage

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Electrical reticulation, metering, switchboards and internal installations

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Communications and data provisions as typically required

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Coordination and connection to mains

External & Ancillary Works

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Driveways, pathways, hardstand areas and access ways

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Fencing, gates and boundary treatments

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Landscaping, reinstatement and making good of all disturbed areas

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Installation of external fixtures including T-Bar clotheslines, external sink and bins

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

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Testing and commissioning of all services and systems

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Rectification of defects and completion of outstanding works

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Provision of as-constructed documentation, manuals and warranties

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Final certification and approvals for occupancy

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Handover of a complete, operational and compliant development

Contractor Obligations

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The Contractor shall verify all site conditions, dimensions, levels and service locations prior to commencing Works.

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The Contractor shall be deemed to have allowed for all conditions that may reasonably be anticipated from available information and site inspection.

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No claim will be accepted for matters arising from failure to adequately investigate site conditions or coordinate the Works.

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The Contractor is responsible for all coordination, interfaces and integration of the Works, whether expressly stated or reasonably inferred.

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Project Specification

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Design and Construction Standards for Remote Housing – August 2025

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National Construction Code (NCC)

Additional Council Specifications

Minimum specs in addition to the Remote Housing requirements; - 6mm FC sheets be nominated for soffit and patio ceiling

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Hinged doors for bedroom cupboards and linen cupboards be nominated in lieu of sliding doors

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Ensure correct rates tiles for kitchen floor area, laundry floor area, toilet floor area and bathrooms

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Exhaust fans to bathrooms, toilets and 1 in kitchen NOT directly over the stove. Exhaust fans to be 250-300mm low maintenance type. Ducted to external soffits per RHG

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Fixed ridge vents to roof where possible

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Door hold back stops to be fixed to top of all doors - Adoored 75mm white cushion clip door stop or similar

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32mm s/s grab rails to be used as towel rails fit as many towel rails to bathrooms as reasonably possible.

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Rheem Solar HL 300ltr 3.6kw for Solar Hot Water System.

The Contractor shall comply with the current edition of the National Construction Code (NCC), all applicable Australian Standards (AS/NZS), and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and comply with all standards applicable to the Works, whether they are specifically listed in this document.

PART 6 – RESPONSE SCHEDULES The Tender must be submitted in the form provided in the response schedules attached

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• Queensland
  1: Far North

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Please note: The following attachment has been recently added.

1. Added: YASC-2026-023 - Response Schedule - Works (RFT).docx

Please consider this attachment when responding.