Question:
1. Traffic Control – Boom Mowing (separable portion D)

In relation to boom mowing activities, can Council confirm whether all traffic control costs are to be included within the scheduled rates, noting that higher-level traffic control requirements (such as static traffic control and lane closures), where required following site-specific risk assessments, must be implemented by appropriately accredited traffic control personnel and typically involve significantly higher costs than standard measures such as shadow vehicles?

Alternatively, can traffic control be treated as a separable cost item, with all costs clearly itemised, to ensure transparency and to avoid payment for higher-cost traffic control where it is not required?

2. Travel and Charging – Boom Mowing (separable portion D)

In relation to boom mowing activities, can Council please clarify whether travel time from depot to site is to be included within the contractor’s rates, or whether hourly charges are to commence upon arrival onsite and cease upon departure from site?

Answered on 16/Apr/2026 06:33 PM:


1. All Traffic Control costs are to be included into the hourly rate of the Boom Mowing. All scenarios are to be considered when determining this rate. Reference is to be made to Schedule 5 - Service Specification | Traffic Management and Signage.

2. Hourly charges are to commence upon arrival onsite and cease upon departure from site. Typically, 8.5 hours per day.

Kind Regards

Question:
In Section 7.3 of the Specificaions document it mentions boom mowing for 3 days per week. Can you please indicate historically how many days boom mowing are anticipated over the year. Is 3 days per week a regular requirement, if so, for how many weeks of the year?

It is also unclear what the length of each cut cycle is. There is a KPI about delivering to schedule but I cannot see any Annual Schedule in the tender.

Answered on 14/Apr/2026 01:29 PM:


1.Historically, Boom Mowing has been undertaken a minimum of three (3) days per week across the full financial year for the past four (4) years.

The days and duration of works may vary depending on operational demands and weather conditions.

2.The annual schedule comprises the site list with the applicable service levels and service frequency. Timeframes are confirmed at the start of each cycle and are subject to factors such as weather and resource availability. Typically, six (6) cycles are completed per year.

Kind Regards

Question:
Good Afternoon,

Could you please confirm the following for clarity in pricing:

1) Ad Hoc/Overflow

PA.4 – Brushcutting (m²) and PS.3 – Herbicide Application (m²,)

Is the m² unit based on:

- actual area treated/performed, or

- total site/asset corridor area within the nominated treatment zones?

For example, does the m2 rate apply to the full nominated site area (e.g. 10,000 m² x m2 rate), or only to the actual area treated/performed within that site (e.g. 500 m² x m2 rate of treatment works)?



2) Ad hoc / overflow items scope (PA.1, PA.3, PA.4, PS.3, PS.4, PS.5)

Can you please confirm if unit rates for all above line items are to include all traffic management costs (including traffic control, equipment, plans, TGS, personnel, and permits)?

Answered on 21/Apr/2026 04:56 PM:


1. For Ad Hoc/Overflow PA.4 and PS.3 - actual area treated/performed.

2. Yes Council confirm to include all traffic management costs.