Mandatory Tender Briefing

04.08.2025 @11:00am - 34 Albert Street Taree, 2430

Please Register Your Attendance below.

Given the specialised nature of the tilt-panel design, MidCoast Council offers the following supplier recommendation for your consideration.
Ben Harragan – Hunter Precast , Phone: 0418 955 778

Website: https://hunterprecast.com.au

Ben has confirmed that Hunter Precast is available to support projects in Taree, provided works proceed this calendar year. While MidCoast Council has not previously engaged this company, their website indicates capability in producing decorative panels. Ben also confirmed there is no minimum order for decorative panels, as each panel is custom fabricated. 
 
Please note that this is not a preferred or endorsed supplier, but rather a suggested contact to assist with your procurement process.

Question:
Please note that Collaborative will be attending the site inspection on Monday 04-08-25.

Answered on 29/Jul/2025 10:58 AM:


Registered. Thank you.

Question:
Good Morning Molly,

Please note Synergy Resource Management will be attending the site briefing on the 04.08.2025

Answered on 29/Jul/2025 11:03 AM:


Registered, Thank you.

Question:
Please note Baker Built will attend the Mandatory Tender Briefing

Answered on 29/Jul/2025 11:16 AM:


Registered, Thank you.

Question:
Dalski would like to register for mandatory site briefing.

Answered on 29/Jul/2025 12:45 PM:


Registered, thanks.

Question:
Good morning

Please note Connex will attend the Mandatory Tender Briefing

Regards

Answered on 30/Jul/2025 11:31 AM:


Registered, thank you.

Question:
Hi,

Simmons Group Building would like to be registered for the mandatory site briefing.

Answered on 30/Jul/2025 01:23 PM:


Registered, Thank you.

Question:
Hi,

RTC Construction NSW Pty Ltd would like to register for the mandatory site meeting.

Answered on 30/Jul/2025 01:36 PM:


Registered, Thank you

Question:
Daniel Stallworthy Building would like to register their attendance at the mandatory pretender meeting on 4.8.25.

Regards

Daniel

Answered on 30/Jul/2025 02:31 PM:


Registered, Thank you

Question:
Hi Mollyrose,

Unfortunately, we overlooked the 'Introduction and Conditions of Tendering' document and consequently missed yesterday's mandatory site meeting. We were occupied with thoroughly reviewing the job requirements and tender specifications, as we're very keen on participating in this tender.

Could we possibly request a second site meeting for ourselves and any other interested tenderers? We would greatly appreciate it if you could schedule this at a convenient time.

Thank you for your consideration.

Answered on 05/Aug/2025 09:55 AM:


Hi Asif,

Apologies, but a secondary tender briefing will not be held. Tenderers are expected to revise the documentation independently should their interest remain. Sufficient detail and opportunity to attend the original briefing was provided, and this has now lapsed.

Regards,

Mollyrose

Question:
Thank you, Mollyrose, for your prompt response.

Regarding your statement, "Tenderers are expected to revise the documentation independently should their interest remain," could you please clarify if this means that, despite missing the mandatory site meeting, we would still be eligible to participate in the tender provided we independently review the documents and fully understand the project scope?

Thank you once again for your time and assistance.

Answered on 05/Aug/2025 10:12 AM:


Asif

Apologies, but no — as the tender briefing was mandatory, you are no longer eligible to submit a tender.

Kind Regards.

Question:
Hi Mollyrose,

RTC is seeking clarification on the following RFIs for the project:

1. Please confirm whether the bored piers are to be a minimum of 200mm or 2000mm deep, as per the Geotech report. We believe there may be an error in the structural drawings.

2. Could you confirm whether the mesh specified for the concrete floor slab is SL81 or SL92? Please refer to Structural Drawing M25109 for reference.

3. Is 20MPa or 25MPa mass concrete to be used for the bored piers?

4. Should water piping and low level electrical be concealed within precast wall panels or externally fixed with a shroud? Concealing the piping internally will significantly increase cost and lead time.

5. Should the lightweight framing behind security mesh be visible or boxed in with FC Sheet?

6. Will footing design be supplied for retaining walls and hand basin walls?

We kindly request your response by COB Tuesday, 6 August 2025, so we can relay the confirmed details to subcontractors in a timely manner.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if any clarification is needed.

We look forward to your response.

Regards,

Answered on 08/Aug/2025 08:52 AM:


Hi,

Please see below clarifications to RFI's.

1. Bored pier depth – Minimum depth to be 2000 mm as per Geotech report. Drawings will be amended to reflect this.



2. Concrete floor slab reinforcement – Mesh to be SL81.



3. Mass concrete for bored piers – Minimum 25 MPa concrete strength to be used.



4. Water piping and low-level electrical – Externally fixed.

5. Lightweight framing behind security mesh – To remain visible.



6. Footing design for retaining walls and hand basin walls – This will be supplied, currently being sketched by MTE.

Question:
Hi Molly, Just wanting to enquire with regards to a couple of questions as per the below:

1. Does Council have a specification / supplier for the existing brick that is required to be matched for the retaining walls?

2. Can Council please provide a detail for the retaining wall footing?

3. Can Council please provide an aggregate colour for the concrete slab and external pavement?

Answered on 12/Aug/2025 07:28 AM:


Hi,

1/2. Council has decided to proceed with a blockwork wall to match the finish of the internal communal handwash basin —Besser Block 200 Standard Series – Natural 390 W x 190 H x 190mm D. The wall will be a maximum of 1m in height. Where the fall exceeds 900 mm along the transition, a two-rail barrier will be incorporated to soften the change in level. Prior to construction, we will ensure sufficient footing design and additional details are provided to confirm this item. Matrix Thornton Engineering is currently developing the footing detail.

3. The newer paths along the Taree riverfront were installed in 'plain red' through additive concrete.

Within the building, we would like to see polished, honed concrete in colours that complement the existing palette — light tones if possible, with grey and white aggregate. This should be similar to Holcim’s “Lighthouse” mix (see link: https://www.geostone.com.au/stone/lighthouse-white-exposed/). *Test panels will be required from contractors for review prior to approval.*

Thank you for your patience, additional details will be provided when possible.

Question:
Hi Mollyrose,

Could you please provide a PC Sum for dewatering?

Additionally, the electrical subcontractors have requested a photo of the Electrical Room and its contents to assist them in pricing any associated or relevant items accurately.

We look forward to your response.

Regards,

Answered on 11/Aug/2025 02:19 PM:
(edited on 11/Aug/2025 02:23 PM)


Please just capture your provisional allowance for dewatering in the 'works not captured above' section of Part D - Schedule of Prices.

Additionally, 2 images of the existing switchboard have been uploaded.

Question:
Good morning

Regarding detail found on sheet S3, Matrix and Thornton. My question is.

• To what extent do you require the Hydrophilic seal. External horizontal joints? External vertical joints? Internal Horizontal joints? Internal vertical Joints.

Can it be mastic type or pliable rolls?

Thank you

Answered on 14/Aug/2025 11:40 AM:


Hello,

1. Maximum allowance of a 15 x 15mm seal

2. Seal has to maintain the same properties as specified. Drawings spec a Hydrophyilic seal, fill gap with waterproof xypex or similar.