Control of Weeds and Pests in Turfed Reserves

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The City of Stirling invites tenders from professional contractors for the control of weeds and pests within the City of Stirling. The required services involve the spraying of pesticides and herbicides across various active and passive reserves and grassed areas.

About

The City currently manages pests and weeds across some 450 parks and reserves, irrigated reserves, and conservation areas, via a program known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This program is a core function of the City's Infrastructure Directorate and encompasses all facets of pest management and the safe use of pesticides, including the storage, handling, and effective distribution of pesticides as a last resort.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Control of weeds and pests within the City of Stirling
• Spraying of pesticides and herbicides amongst various active and passive reserves and grassed areas

Contract Terms and Conditions

The City intends to award contracts to two (2) respondents and reserves the right to award contracts to more or fewer suppliers if deemed appropriate. Details on work allocation for the panel are indicated in the conditions of contract document.

Instructions to Tenderers

• All questions must be asked via the 'Contact Request Manager' button at the top right of the tender page, and will be responded to via an addendum to all tenderers
• Further information is available in the 'Instructions' tab of this IFT
• A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section related to the e-tendering system is provided on the City's website
• Tenders will be opened at the City's Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling, after the tender deadline
• A tenderer may submit an alternative tender as soon as a conforming tender has been lodged. Please see the 'Instructions' tab for guidance