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Wacol Training Facility Grounds Maintenance
Business Name
Queensland Police Service
VP Reference #
VP525495
Buyers Reference #
QPS25205
Opens
Monday 14 September 2026
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Tuesday 06 October 2026 02:00 PM
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Tuesday 29 September 2026 02:00 PM
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Saturday 05 December 2026
(E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Queensland Police Service
Location
Tank St
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/
Business Info
Enhancing safety across Queensland stands as a fundamental commitment of the Queensland Police Service. Our focus remains on preventing, disrupting, and investigating matters affecting Queenslanders while strengthening our community engagement endeavours. Our goal is to instil a sense of security and trust, ensuring individuals feel empowered to rely on us for support whenever necessary.
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
QPS is seeking a suitably qualified business to manage the grounds maintenance of the Wacol training Facility. This will include mowing, perimeter edging, minor vegetation clearing and pest management (ants and mosquitoes).
Attachments to this Request
Documents
5
Supplier lists selected
Lists
Building Trade, Repairs, Maint.
Horticulture & Arboriculture
Categories selected
Categories
Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services
1: Landscaping
2: Other Maintenance & Services
Horticulture & Arboriculture
1: Landscaping Services & Supplies
2: Mowing & Slashing Services
3: Vegetation Control & Management
4: Weed Control & Management
Regions of Service
Locations
Queensland
1: Brisbane
2: Gold Coast
3: West Moreton
All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
16/Sep/2026 07:23 AM
Question
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Is a site inspection scheduled?
Answered on 16/Sep/2026 08:45 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry. QPS is receiving offers based on the information provided in the tender documents in the first instance. Potential suppliers may be short-listed and provided an opportunity to attend a site visit if it is deemed appropriate as noted in the tender documentation.
17/Sep/2026 03:50 PM
Question
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Can you please provide clarification on the below queries:
1. Areas 12, 13, and 14 are not listed on the Part C pricing returnable...are there any scope of services to be done/allowed for within these zones?
2. Are the nominated storage containers listed (1-4), provided for by QP, and for the contractor sole use? Does any cost/rent for these need to be allowed for?
3. Herbicide treatment (March) is mentioned in the scope, does include broadleaf weed control to all turf areas, if so, which schedule should this be priced against?
4. Ad Hoc rates (as listed in Part B - Resource Rate Card), to be provided in our returnable? It is not listed in the Part C Pricing Returnables?
5. Please provide clarification as to what is required for "Minor outdoor pest control such as mosquitoes and ants must be provisioned to maintain the appearance and amenity of the grounds", per Part B, Schedule 1? Is this part of the contacted works or to be done on an Ad Hoc basis? Please clarify where this pricing should be provided, if required?
Answered on 18/Sep/2026 02:29 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry. Please refer to the responses below.
1. Areas 12, 13, and 14 are not listed on the Part C pricing returnable...are there any scope of services to be done/allowed for within these zones?
Response: These zones are not in the scope of this arrangement.
2. Are the nominated storage containers listed (1-4), provided for by QP, and for the contractor sole use? Does any cost/rent for these need to be allowed for?
Response: The nominated area is provided for the sole use of the contractor. There is no fees or charges for using the storage containers & area.
3. Herbicide treatment (March) is mentioned in the scope, does include broadleaf weed control to all turf areas, if so, which schedule should this be priced against?
Response: Yes this includes broadleaf weed control to all turf areas. This activity can be priced as a separate line (added in the response) or included in the pricing for fortnightly/monthly maintenance in lines 1 and 2 of the Pricing Table. Alternative solutions can also be proposed and costed for evaluation.
4. Ad Hoc rates (as listed in Part B - Resource Rate Card), to be provided in our returnable? It is not listed in the Part C Pricing Returnables?
Response: The response should include the information shown in the Resource Rate Card. The Supplier can use the table provided in Part B or provide alternative format.
5. Please provide clarification as to what is required for "Minor outdoor pest control such as mosquitoes and ants must be provisioned to maintain the appearance and amenity of the grounds", per Part B, Schedule 1? Is this part of the contacted works or to be done on an Ad Hoc basis? Please clarify where this pricing should be provided, if required?
Response: Suppliers should include in their response pricing for managing routine ant/mosquito control activities to maintain appearance and amenity as part of the fortnightly/monthly activities. Non-routine, such as infestations or rapid population increases through unusual weather, will fall into ad-hoc work.
18/Sep/2026 12:01 PM
Question
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Will there be a tender briefing session held via teams or in person, to clarify questions pertaining to the scope of works?
Answered on 18/Sep/2026 01:17 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry. There is not a planned briefing session. QPS are seeking responses based on the documentation provided. Please send any questions via this forum and QPS will provide a response.
18/Sep/2026 01:30 PM
Question
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Regarding the tender closing date of 5 October, as this falls on a Queensland public holiday, could you please advise if the closing date will be adjusted to the next business day (6 October)?
Answered on 18/Sep/2026 02:52 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry. An addendum has been posted advising of a change to closing date to the 6th October 2026.
18/Sep/2026 02:26 PM
Question
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Good Afternoon,
We would like to request a small extension to the tender closing date as Monday, 5 October 2026 is a public holiday in Queensland.
We would appreciate your consideration for additional time to ensure that we can provide a comprehensive and high-quality response.
Kind Regards
Answered on 18/Sep/2026 02:52 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry. An addendum has been posted advising of a change to closing date to the 6th October 2026.
21/Sep/2026 09:38 AM
Question
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Good. morning,
Wondered if you could give the total acres for the zones listed at 1.5 Site Maintenance Pricing Table for grassed open spaces and garden areas, Lake Nyunda perimeter, all terrain vehicle tracks.
Many thanks,
Answered on 21/Sep/2026 12:48 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry. The estimated area for the zones listed is ~71 acres.
21/Sep/2026 09:49 AM
Question
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Good morning,
Under supply equipment and consumables it mentions chainsaws. Does Queensland Police require that any people working for a commercial entity and operating chainsaws have appropriate licensing, insurances. and appropriate PPE for using this equipment.
Answered on 21/Sep/2026 10:50 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry. Please refer to of Part B: Contract Details -Attachment A "Safety Management", "Minimum Qualifications" and "Supply of Equipment and Consumables" sections. Also Mandatory Requirements 3.2 Insurance Requirements.
21/Sep/2026 09:51 AM
Question
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Good morning,
As zones 6 and 9 are used for operational training during the week, does this mean that weekend work would be required to maintain these sites.
Thankyou.
Answered on 21/Sep/2026 11:11 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry. Please refer to Part B Contract Details: Attachment A: sections, "Hours of Work" and "Access to Zone Areas".
21/Sep/2026 11:14 AM
Question
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Hi,
- Within Part B of the Tender Specification, Table 1's first row (Grassed open spaces and garden areas) lists Zones 1–10 and 15, but skips Zones 12, 13 and 14. These sit right in the middle of the other listed zones on the Zone Map. Can QPS confirm why they're excluded from the grassed area mowing schedule, and whether this is intentional?
- Also, within Part B of the Specification, Table 1 lists "Stormwater basins (Water storage and detention ponds)" against Zone 6, but no basin or pond is easily visible or shown in any of the site attachments. Can QPS confirm the location of the stormwater basin?
- Does QPS have a plan showing the location of each rock lined batter chute, catch drain and scour control device, and/or an itemised count of how many there are across Zones 1–11?
Thank you.
Answered on 21/Sep/2026 02:35 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
- Within Part B of the Tender Specification, Table 1's first row (Grassed open spaces and garden areas) lists Zones 1–10 and 15, but skips Zones 12, 13 and 14. These sit right in the middle of the other listed zones on the Zone Map. Can QPS confirm why they're excluded from the grassed area mowing schedule, and whether this is intentional?
Response: Zones 12,13 and 14 are not included in the ITO.
- Also, within Part B of the Specification, Table 1 lists "Stormwater basins (Water storage and detention ponds)" against Zone 6, but no basin or pond is easily visible or shown in any of the site attachments. Can QPS confirm the location of the stormwater basin?
Response: There are two basins located at the rear of Zone 6 (furthest from Zone 1) Basin 1. approximately 325m2, Basin 2. approximately 500m2.
- Does QPS have a plan showing the location of each rock lined batter chute, catch drain and scour control device, and/or an itemised count of how many there are across Zones 1–11?
Response: The locations are not mapped separately. There are 24 in total with a combined length approximately 680 metres.
21/Sep/2026 11:52 AM
Question
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1. Regarding the storage of equipment onsite, is the supplier allowed to transport equipment on and off the premises? Bearing in mind the risk of contamination of fire ants.
2. Has there been any historical fire ant outbreaks on the site?
Answered on 21/Sep/2026 01:04 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
1. Regarding the storage of equipment onsite, is the supplier allowed to transport equipment on and off the premises? Bearing in mind the risk of contamination of fire ants.
Response: All movements are to be in accordance with relevant legislation. There is no additional requirement specific to this site.
2. Has there been any historical fire ant outbreaks on the site?
Response: Yes Fire ants have been detected on site. Supplier would be expected to report to Facilities Management location of fire ant nests (or suspected activity) as part of normal reporting function. Facilities Management will arrange action of treatment.
21/Sep/2026 02:48 PM
Question
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Thanks for your response,
Regarding the rock lined batter chute, catch drain and scour control device are these all different width across the site? Are you able to provide square meters?
Answered on 21/Sep/2026 03:39 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
The devices are approximately 2 to 3 metres wide. The combined area is approximately 1,700m2.
23/Sep/2026 09:54 AM
Question
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As there is a requirement to treat ants/mosquitoes, does QPS require technicians to have PMT licencing for this work?
Answered on 23/Sep/2026 10:05 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry. Please refer to Part B :Contract Details : Schedule 1: Requirements Section 4. Legislative requirements (Laws). QPS expects suppliers, as experts in their field, to know and comply with all relevant laws.
23/Sep/2026 09:55 AM
Question
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Can you please provide some clarity pertaining to Zone: Grassed Open Spaces and Garden Areas:
1. What is the gradient of the land surrounding the dams and basins onsite, in particular area 10?
2. Can growth regulator be utilised onsite within turf and vegetation?
3. Can pre-emergent herbicide be used within applicable areas throughout site?
4. Are spray lines currently used onsite around roadways, hardstand, assets, fences, trees etc. are can this continue?
5. Is there electricity provided to the storage facility?
6. Are green bins provided at QPS cost to manage green waste from vegetation pruning?
7. Are turf clippings to be collected and removed from site or can self-mulching mowing be utilised onsite? If clippings are to be removed will QPS managed and provide green waste bins?
Answered on 24/Sep/2026 09:21 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
1.What is the gradient of the land surrounding the dams and basins onsite, in particular area 10?
Response: QPS does not have specific gradient data for the land at the Wacol Police Campus. We recommend using the Qld Gov Topographic maps “Qtopo” Link to web site: https://qtopo.information.qld.gov.au/. QPS is inviting tenders based on the information published. As noted in the documentation, shortlisted suppliers may be invited to attend a site visit to better align their response.
2. Can growth regulator be utilised onsite within turf and vegetation?
Response: Suppliers should include any plans for grounds maintenance, highlighting potential benefits, in their response to be evaluated.
3. Can pre-emergent herbicide be used within applicable areas throughout site?
Response: Suppliers should include any plans for grounds maintenance, highlighting potential benefits, in their response to be evaluated.
4. Are spray lines currently used onsite around roadways, hardstand, assets, fences, trees etc. are can this continue?
Response: Yes, weed spray lines are used and this can continue.
5. Is there electricity provided to the storage facility?
Response: There are no power outlets at the 20foot shipping containers, there is a 240v power source available at the QPS Grounds Shed, which is 28m from the shipping containers. Use of power can be negotiated with the supplier.
6. Are green bins provided at QPS cost to manage green waste from vegetation pruning?
Response: ? The Wacol Campus has green waste bays on-site. All green waste can be disposed of on-site.
7. Are turf clippings to be collected and removed from site or can self-mulching mowing be utilised onsite? If clippings are to be removed will QPS managed and provide green waste bins?
Response: In consultation and agreement with QPS, ‘self-mulching’ can be utilised for most zones. Wacol Campus has green waste bays on-site. All green waste can be disposed of on-site.
23/Sep/2026 10:07 AM
Question
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Can you please provide clarity pertaining to Zone: All terrain vehicle tracks:
1. Please confirm total Km's of fire trail breaks there are onsite within Attachment ‘A2’. All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) track map.
Thank you.
Answered on 24/Sep/2026 09:22 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
Please confirm total Km's of fire trail breaks there are onsite within Attachment ‘A2’. All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) track map.
Response: The is approximately 4.12 Km's of maintainable All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) tracks.
23/Sep/2026 06:02 PM
Question
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Will the tender panel be providing an Addendum with a revised Pricing returnable to included the previously mentioned additions e.g. Resource Rate Card and the additional line item for the Broadleaf weed control to ALL turf areas?
Answered on 24/Sep/2026 09:33 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
Will the tender panel be providing an Addendum with a revised Pricing returnable to included the previously mentioned additions e.g. Resource Rate Card and the additional line item for the Broadleaf weed control to ALL turf areas?
Response: The response should include the information shown in the Resource Rate Card. The Supplier can use the table provided in Part B or provide alternative format. Whilst preferred to be included in response, this is not mandatory. If not received, rates may be requested during negotiation phase.
This activity can be priced as a separate line (added in the response, by the supplier) or included in the pricing for fortnightly/monthly maintenance in lines 1 and 2 of the Pricing Table. Alternative solutions can also be proposed and costed for evaluation.
24/Sep/2026 11:58 AM
Question
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1. Routine ant and mosquito management
Further to the previous clarification regarding routine ant and mosquito management, can QPS confirm whether preventative chemical treatments are required at a specified frequency, or whether an inspection-based approach, with treatment undertaken as required, is acceptable during scheduled maintenance visits?
2. Non-routine pest management
Can QPS clarify how non-routine pest activity will be distinguished from routine ant and mosquito management, and whether additional treatments will require approval from Facilities Management before being undertaken as ad-hoc works?
Answered on 24/Sep/2026 12:48 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
1. Routine ant and mosquito management
Further to the previous clarification regarding routine ant and mosquito management, can QPS confirm whether preventative chemical treatments are required at a specified frequency, or whether an inspection-based approach, with treatment undertaken as required, is acceptable during scheduled maintenance visits?
Response: Suppliers are invited to detail their approach to addressing “Minor outdoor pest control such as mosquitoes and ants must be provisioned to maintain the appearance and amenity of the grounds” within their response for evaluation.
2. Non-routine pest management
Can QPS clarify how non-routine pest activity will be distinguished from routine ant and mosquito management, and whether additional treatments will require approval from Facilities Management before being undertaken as ad-hoc works?
Response: Refer Part B: Contract Details: Attachment A. Wacol Campus Landscape Management Scope. “*If during routine maintenance operations the Supplier identifies defects requiring remedial action the Supplier shall advise the Snr Facilities Officer and follow the process for submitting quoted works.”
24/Sep/2026 01:20 PM
Question
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Good afternoon
Are we able to conduct site inspections Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October.
What hours can we be on site for our site inspection
Will you have a nominated person to escort us around the complexes for the site inspection.
Do we need to be site inducted
What site address do we go to
Answered on 24/Sep/2026 01:25 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
re we able to conduct site inspections Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st October and Friday 2nd October.
What hours can we be on site for our site inspection
Will you have a nominated person to escort us around the complexes for the site inspection.
Do we need to be site inducted
What site address do we go to
Response: QPS is receiving offers based on the information provided in the tender documents in the first instance. Potential suppliers may be short-listed and provided an opportunity to attend a site visit if it is deemed appropriate as noted in the tender documentation.
24/Sep/2026 01:38 PM
Question
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To be compliant with the Invitation to Offer (ITO)
Part C: ITO Response Schedules
Item 8.
Price and Payment Terms
8.1A
Does the Supplier confirm completion of the Attachment schedule
This implies you have to have submitted your price!!!
Is this correct
Thank you
Answered on 24/Sep/2026 01:49 PM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
To be compliant with the Invitation to Offer (ITO)
Part C: ITO Response Schedules
Item 8.
Price and Payment Terms
8.1A
Does the Supplier confirm completion of the Attachment schedule
This implies you have to have submitted your price!!!
Is this correct
Thank you
Response: Yes
24/Sep/2026 02:56 PM
Question
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Good afternoon,
Do you need a 4WD ATV to access the tracks in zone 11.
Thankyou
Answered on 25/Sep/2026 08:59 AM
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Thank you for your enquiry.
Do you need a 4WD ATV to access the tracks in zone 11
Response: Yes, an ATV or 4WD is recommended for the maintenance of the ATV Tracks.
Updates made to this Request
18/Sep/2026 02:49 PM
Please note: The following addendum has been recently added.
1. Added: (Addendum) QPS25205- Wacol Training Facility Grounds Maintenance _Addendum#1.pdf
Please consider this addendum when responding.