Question:
Good morning,

Thank you for providing Monarch with the opportunity to tender for the Oasis Aquatic Centre (RFT CT2026040)

Can we please seek a 2-week Extension of Time on the tender submission date from 27th February 2026 to 13th of March as subcontractors have asked us for more time to finalise pricing.

This time will also ensure Monarch are able to submit a well-considered and competitive bid for your review.

Kind regards,

Rithu

Answered on 17/Feb/2026 02:09 PM:


This EOT has been granted.

The Tender closing date has been extended by 2 weeks.

Question:
Could you please provide the document “F. Mains Electrical Upgrades – Delta Star Designs – Concept Plan for DIP WRA – Master Plan Overlay” as it’s mentioned in the Council PPR Page 8 but not included within the docs.

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 11:39 AM:


Apologies for the confusion. Attachment F is two documents: Delta Start Design – Concept Plan for DIP (Page 1), and the WRA – Master Plan Overlay (Page 2).

Both documents are included in the pdf.

Question:
Is the Council going to be the PCA for this project? Or is the tenderer to allow fees for appointing of PCA?

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 11:36 AM:


Tenderers shall allow fees for appointing a PCA.

Question:
Long service levy – is this included in the contractor’s scope?

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 11:37 AM:


Yes, the long service levy is included in the contractor’s scope.

Question:
Regarding the requirement to consider future loads for future various developments, could you please confirm that this is limited to spatial allowance and provision for future connection (with plant and capacity upgrades to occur under a future stage)?

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 11:36 AM:


Confirming this is limited to spatial allowance and provision for future connection(s).

Plant and capacity upgrades shall occur under a future stage.

Question:
If it is possible for Council to provide the point of contact of Beca to obtain pricing that would be appreciated.

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 04:16 PM:


Council have engaged Beca for technical support for the project. We encourage tenderers to seek other technical experts for the project, as engaging Beca would create a conflict of interests for all.

Question:
Could you please provide the GHD and WRA Masterplan drawings as referenced in Beca’s PPR Section 5.2.1 and 3.5.

Answered on 23/Feb/2026 12:55 PM:


Council endorsed masterplan from 2019:

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/planning-and-reporting/community-planning/current-community-plans/bolton-park-master-plan

Since 2019, the Oasis Planning Team have expanded on the endorsed master plan through GHD and WRA to develop more detailed concepts.

The GHD plan has been superseded by the WRA plan. As such, please disregard the GHD reference.

Current WRA masterplan is provided as attachment: “Addendum 3 - A – Oasis Updated Master Plan”.

A further revision to this plan is included as “B - Oasis Updated Master Plan – Revised Substation Location” .

Question:
Please provide the As Built drawings for the building (Services, Arch, Structural).

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 11:37 AM:


See Addendum 1

Question:
Please provide the specifications of the existing mechanical equipment installed.

Answered on 23/Feb/2026 01:47 PM:


This will be provided as Addendum 4

Question:
Could you please provide the Section J report as mentioned in the building specifications for

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 04:16 PM:


Section J report to be supplied by the Contractor as part of the design & approvals process.

Question:
Actuated windows replacement – could you please provide the detailed drawings and specifications.

Answered on 19/Feb/2026 04:13 PM:


Please refer to the attached drawings. Windows are sized at 450x1143mm.

Double glazing is requested. Contractors to nominate preferred panels and gas infill.

Question:
1. Referring to Metalwork Specifications 16.04.08 could you please let us know the location of the required Aegis Bollards please?

2. Architectural vs mechanical drawings have conflicting requirements for the floor grilles inside pool hall.

a. Architectural drawings require us to reinstall floor grilles after installing SS plates.

b. Mechanical drawings require us to demolish floor grilles and install new ones.

Could you please clarify the requirement?

3. Referring to specifications 11.03.05 – Aluminium Louvres and the architectural drawings; the specified Louvreclad Venus series is not acoustic, however the specs also mention “acoustic fixed louvres”. Could you please clarify the requirement.

Answered on 02/Mar/2026 03:05 PM:


1. The details under Specification 16.04.08 is a generic specification for bollards if/as required, noting doorways opening towards car park / access way.

2. The design intent is for the metal floor grilles within the pool hall to be modified as required to meet efficient air flow requirements. The preliminary work completed by Beca suggests that existing 200mm wide grilles need to be reduced to 100mm wide to optimise air flow and minimise condensation. Contractors may achieve the design intent by replacing the existing grilles with narrower grilles or fitting plates internally to the existing grilles to effectively reduce the opening. Either methodology is acceptable to the Principle.

3. The acoustic performance of the louvres shall be as required to meet acoustic advice relating to mech noise and provide a compliant design and facility. An assessment of the acoustic performance requirements for the louvers (noting the open roof and proximity to sensitive receivers) has not been undertaken. LouvreClad Venus series vents are indicated and will be subject to change upon detailed acoustic assessment by the Contractor. All costs associated with achieving an acoustic compliant design are considered within the Tenderers scope and will not constitute a variation.

Question:
1. What is the required limit for this project for Chillers – GWP (Global Warming Potential)?

2. Is there a current incumber Water Treatment System contractor? Could you please provide their details.

Answered on 02/Mar/2026 03:04 PM:


1. A limit below the transitional threshold (750) is nominated.

Refer Attachment B – Section 5.1.3.

Council preference is for lowest GWP potential refrigerant that is safe and provides futureproofing against upcoming phase outs, in a durable, cost-effective system. Council will work collaboratively with the Contractor to strike the right balance on these competing priorities as the design is developed.

2.
HydroChem provide current treatment and testing for the existing Water Treatment Systems.

Their Riverina Office may be contacted on 03 9190 0100.

Question:
Due to our mechanical subcontractor requiring additional time to coordinate with critical trades, suppliers, and consultant to ensure their pricing is complete and accurate, we request Council’s consideration for an extension to the tender submission date until 20 March 2026.

Thank you for your consideration.

Answered on 12/Mar/2026 09:43 AM:


A 1-week extension will been granted.

Question:
Could you please clarify what the plant room's building classification is?

Answered on 17/Mar/2026 01:40 PM:


Building classification of the new plant room will need to be determined as designs are developed and through the planning application process.