Have you submitted (a) RFT – CON2026 1733 - Part 4 - Response Schedules.docx

Have you submitted (b) RFT – CON2026 1733 - Attachment 1 – HSW Prequalification.docx

Have you submitted (c) RFT – CON2026 1733 - Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule.xlsx

Have you submitted (d) Construction Management Plan

Have you submitted (e) Traffic Guidance Scheme

Has all correspondence been signed

Question:
Is council able to provide a dwg file of the civil and structural drawings?

Answered on 23/Feb/2026 01:37 PM:


Please refer to CON2026 1733 Krauatungalung Walk Stage 4, Lakes Entrance - Construction Works Addendum 01.docx for drawing attachments.

Question:
Good afternoon,

Could you please confirm the dimension from top of 90x40 Kickrail to top of deck typically?

Thank you.

Answered on 17/Feb/2026 02:54 PM:


Councils’ response – 40mm

Question:
Subject: Asbestos Testing



Question: Pricing Schedule Item 1.4 “Testing and reporting for asbestos containing material” (Qty 1 Item). Please clarify the basis and intended scope of this item, including:

Trigger for testing: Is asbestos testing required as a pre-works baseline (regardless of findings), or only if suspect material is encountered during excavation/works?

Material type and locations: Please confirm what is to be tested (e.g., soil/fill, buried debris, existing pipe, imported material, suspect fragments, existing infrastructure materials) and the anticipated locations/extent.

Sampling and compliance requirements Sampling method, frequency/quantity, and whether NATA-accredited laboratory testing is required.

Please confirm whether Item 1.4 is limited to testing and reporting only, or whether it also includes any of the following if asbestos is detected:

isolation/stop-work procedures, air monitoring, removal by licensed asbestos contractor, transport/disposal to licensed facility, clearance certificates and reinstatement.

Answered on 02/Mar/2026 11:17 AM:


Answer: Trigger for testing: Only if suspect material is encountered during excavation/works.

Answer: The following is to be tested: soil/fill, buried debris, existing pipe at existing outfall pipe locations

Answer: NATA-accredited laboratory testing is required. AS 4964-2004

Answer: If asbestos is detected the standard of AS 4964-2004 is required to be followed.

Question:
Subject: Handrail and Balustrading



Question: Please provide the typical balustrade/handrail elevation & section for all locations (boardwalk 1.0 m drop, ramp to water, steps), including overall height above finished surface, rail member sizes, post spacing, infill/picket arrangement, fixing/bracket detail, and interface to FRP composite rails, or confirm the handrail is to be supplied to a nominated standard.”

Answered on 03/Mar/2026 07:35 AM:


Please see detail of the balustrade and handrail in two (2) attached pictures.

Krauatungalung Walk Stage 2 Handrail picture 1.png

Krauatungalung Walk Stage 2 Handrail picture 2.png

Question:
Are we able to submit non-conforming tenders with alternate FRP suppliers.

Thank you

Answered on 24/Feb/2026 10:58 AM:


As per Part 1 Conditions of Tendering Clause 1.16, Council will accept an alternative if the below criteria is met.

1.1 6 Alternative Tender

Council reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to consider an Alternative Tender (provided that any mandatory Evaluation Criteria are met) but is not obliged to do so.

If an Invitee wishes to submit an Alternative Tender, it must also:

i. Submit a Complying Tender, and

ii. Submit a copy of the clearly identified Alternative Tender in a marked-up form, which identifies all departures from the Complying Tender. In order to be considered for evaluation, any such Alternative Tender must:

1. Fully describe its advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and capabilities,

2. Be fully costed,

3. Permit ready comparison of the alternative offer with complying Tenders, and

4. Expressly state where it does not comply with the terms of this RFT.

Please note Product alternate must be equivalent in all specifications and standards as per nominated product.

Question:
Given that there is no information as of yet on MACA consent and sourcing of sand for this project can EGSC consider an extension of tender date please

Answered on 26/Feb/2026 09:53 AM:


Council is in the process of providing an Addendum that will include the MACA approval. An extension of three (3) weeks has been extended.

Question:
Clarification Questions – MACA Consent

1. MACA Application Documentation

Are we able to access the full MACA application submitted on 18 September 2025, including all supporting documentation, technical reports, and approved plans?

2. Biological Assessment Report

Contained withing the Planning Permit – can we please access this report?

3. Survey Data

Has any Bathymetic testing been undertaken in support of the application/project? If so, could the associated data and reports be provided?

4. Sand Sourcing and Dredging Clarification

The MACA documentation references sand from within the project area and potential dredging activities. Given the presence of seagrass (see Coast Kit DEECA overlay) within the project area and the substantial volume of sand required for backfilling and the Elcorock bags, could you please clarify the following -

- Whether sand is intended to be sourced from within the footprint of works?

- Is there an intention for us to dredge sand from the construction footprint?

Alternatively, what location has been selected for sand sourcing and what is the sand specification?

Answered on 05/Mar/2026 02:39 PM:


Clarification Questions – MACA Consent

1. MACA Application Documentation

Are we able to access the full MACA application submitted on 18 September 2025, including all supporting documentation, technical reports, and approved plans? Answer: The approved plans are provided as the tender documentation; MACA approval has previously been provided.

2. Biological Assessment Report

Contained withing the Planning Permit – can we please access this report? Please see APPENDIX C Biodiversity Assessment.pdf that has been provided

3. Survey Data

Has any Bathymetic testing been undertaken in support of the application/project? If so, could the associated data and reports be provided? Answer: No

4. Sand Sourcing and Dredging Clarification

The MACA documentation references sand from within the project area and potential dredging activities. Given the presence of seagrass (see Coast Kit DEECA overlay) within the project area and the substantial volume of sand required for backfilling and the Elcorock bags, could you please clarify the following -

- Whether sand is intended to be sourced from within the footprint of works? - Answer: No

- Is there an intention for us to dredge sand from the construction footprint? Answer: No

Alternatively, what location has been selected for sand sourcing and what is the sand specification? Answer: Council will supply the sand required for the contractor to cart to site. Bullock Island NW open area will be nominated as sand collection point. Council will cover costs for supply of sand. Contractor will provide cartage costs.

Question:
Thank you for clarifications - please see below.

1. MACA Application Documentation

Are we able to access the full MACA application submitted on 18 September 2025, including all supporting documentation, technical reports, and approved plans? Answer: The approved plans are provided as the tender documentation; MACA approval has previously been provided.

**Our request was for the application documents. Yes - we have the approval but the documents used to get the approval are always important for planning and fully understanding the MACA consent/processes involved in completing works appropriate to the consent.

4. We request a site visit on Bullock Island so that we can be updated on - site constraints, vehicle access, machines on site, access and egress, safety and site management, fill type and origin, etc. Will the full compliment of fill be available from this site and at what timeline?

Answered on 10/Mar/2026 08:43 AM:


**Our request was for the application documents. Yes - we have the approval but the documents used to get the approval are always important for planning and fully understanding the MACA consent/processes involved in completing works appropriate to the consent. Answer: The documents already form part of this tender process

4. We request a site visit on Bullock Island so that we can be updated on - site constraints, vehicle access, machines on site, access and egress, safety and site management, fill type and origin, etc. Will the full complement of fill be available from this site and at what timeline? Answer: Sand will be pumped by Gippsland Ports into area within circle for contractors to cart to Krauatungalung Walk proposed works area. Current boulders will be removed to support contractor access. Contractors will need to provide crossover protection for existing curb installed contractors may attend site at their convenience to inspect. June 2026 sand will be available for removal. Diagram attached Krauatungalung Walk Pumped Circle Area.png

Question:
Questions in relation to sand/Bullock Island -

1. What is the proposed particle size distribution of the fill proposed?

2. Can we fill the Elcorock sand containers on the Bullock Island site?

3. Will there be water available on site to mix fill the Elcorock containers on the Bullock Island site?

4. Can we pump seawater to mix fill Elcorock containers?

Thank you

Answered on 10/Mar/2026 08:39 AM:


1. What is the proposed particle size distribution of the fill proposed? Answer: The particle sizes generally range from 0.0625 mm to 2 mm as this sand is being pumped from the Lakes system.

2. Can we fill the Elcorock sand containers on the Bullock Island site? Answer: If you wish, contractors’ choice which should be raised within proposed methodology

3. Will there be water available on site to mix fill the Elcorock containers on the Bullock Island site? Answer: No

4. Can we pump seawater to mix fill Elcorock containers? Answer: As per Elcorock specifications

Question:
Thank you for the clarifications.

In relation to - Answer: No 4. Can we pump seawater to mix fill Elcorock containers? Answer: As per Elcorock specifications - to clarify our question is - is it permissable, by the Shire, to pump water onto site at Bullock Island?

Answered on 10/Mar/2026 09:00 AM:


In relation to - Answer: No 4. Can we pump seawater to mix fill Elcorock containers? Answer: As per Elcorock specifications - to clarify our question is - is it permissible, by the Shire, to pump water onto site at Bullock Island? Answer: Shire will not be pumping water onto the Bullock Island site.

Question:
Hi procurement team,

Could we please confirmation on quantity of sand to be stockpiled prior to the commencement of works? Is the whole amount of sand (including sand bag material) likely to be stockpiled prior to commencement or will sand be deposited during works? What is the daily quantity of sand that can be deposited?

Kind Regards.

Answered on 11/Mar/2026 12:16 PM:


7,000 cubic metres of sand will be deposited prior to commencement of works.

Question:
What are the pile testing requirements?

What happens if they drive longer than the 6m supplied length without reaching capacity?

Answered on 30/Mar/2026 08:43 AM:


What is the pile testing requirements?

Answer: Dynamic testing for capacity 1 test per 30 piles, low-strain integrity testing (PIT) for all piles, and static load tests for verification as per AS 2159.

What happens if they drive longer than the 6m supplied length without reaching capacity?

Answer: If this occurs a blow count can be conducted at design depth with dynamic testing and CAWAP analysis to understand the shaft friction and end bearing may have. If the pile test shows that the pile has the required load, then the remaining piles can be driven to the blow count recorded for the test pile.

Council superintendent representative will give direction at this stage for the contractor

Question:
Dear team,

Can you please confirm the following at the RFT and Structural Drawings contradict each other -

Mesh height - 30 or 38mm

KPA loading - 3.0 or 5.0

Kickrail size and if the kick rail must be hollow.

What is the required bearing capacity on the board walk piles?

Thank you

Answered on 31/Mar/2026 09:42 AM:


Mesh height - 30 or 38mm

Answer: Mesh thickness to be 38 mm.

KPA loading - 3.0 or 5.0

Answer: Deck capacity to be 5.0 KPA.

Kickrail size and if the kick rail must be hollow.

Answer: Kickrails will be hollow – 40x90mm.

What is the required bearing capacity on the board walk piles?

Answer: The maximum unfactored vertical pile reaction is 32?kN therefore, the pile bearing capacity should exceed this load with an appropriate factor of safety.

Question:
Please clarify this sentence from Page 18 under Handrails:

Provide a mirror finish handrail for the steps down to the water on the eastern side of the boat ramp.

Answered on 31/Mar/2026 09:43 AM:


Provide a mirror finish handrail for the steps down to the water on the eastern side of the boat ramp.

Answer: Handrails to be Grade 316 stainless steel with electropolishing.