Request for Quote (PROPOSAL No. FC2207) FORESTRY CORPORATION OF NSW ROAD SIGNAGE INSTALLATION WORKS SNOWY MANAGEMENT AREA - FC2207

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the installation of approximately 420 road speed and advisory signs, at predetermined locations along thirteen (13) FCNSW sealed roads in the Batlow and Wee Jasper regions of NSW.  Signs must be installed in accordance with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) R143 Signposting specification and NSW Installation and Maintenance of Road Signs manual.

For the avoidance of doubt, sign panels, posts, post caps and hex bolt brackets will be supplied by FCNSW and comply with TfNSW R143 Signposting Specification.  The RFQ therefore only pertains to the erection and installation or new signs and where applicable, removal of existing signs as identified in the RFQ.

If a quote meets the criteria and provides a value solution to FCNSW, award is targeted for 31^st May 2022 or earlier, with commencement subject to acceptable timelines proposed by the successful respondent with early provision of services favoured.

Proponents that intend to lodge a quote are required to register through NSW Government eTender website www.tenders.nsw.gov.au. Further information, specifically Attachment B of the RFQ information pack can be accessed through the below FCNSW link:

https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/management/tenders/request-for-quote-road-signage-installation-works,-softwood-plantations-snowy-region

All registered proponents wanting to provide a quote must also contact the Contact Officer to register their interest.  All questions, clarifications or queries are to be made via the Contact Officer or their nominated proxy.  Any amendments to the process will be provided prior to submissions closing and should be considered as part of any submitted quote.

Should FCNSW select a suitable quote for award then standard contract terms will be discussed with the proponent. Where suitable terms cannot be agreed upon, FCNSW may choose to reject the previously shortlisted quote or the proponent may choose to not accept the terms offered.

To obtain the RFQ document and lodge submissions, visit the NSW Government eTender website www.tenders.nsw.gov.au and log in or register as a New User.

Proponents must meet all Safety, financial, performance, equipment and business risk considerations to an acceptable level as assessed by FCNSW.

This RFQ process will close on the 20^th May 2022.

The work will if awarded is targeted to be by 31^st May 2022.

The contract commencement date will be the 1^st July 2022 or as agreed between the parties.