Esk & Serendipity Fire Trail Repair

### 🚒 Project Overview The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking tenders for the **Esk & Serendipity Fire Trail Repair** project (SR00949). The primary objective is to upgrade approximately 25 km of fire trails to meet the **RFS Fire Trail Strategic standard**, ensuring critical infrastructure is prepared for fire operations and emergency access. ### 🛠️ Scope of Work The project involves comprehensive infrastructure enhancements, including: * **Construction** of dedicated turnaround areas and passing bays. * **Application** of roadbase materials to improve trail durability. * **Armoring** of culverts and completion of various ancillary works. ### 📍 Location & Mandatory Requirements While listed for all regions, the physical site is located near **Wombah, NSW**. A **Mandatory Pre-tender Meeting** is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at the southern end of James Trail. Failure to attend this meeting will result in disqualification. Bidders must also comply with NSW Procurement Board Direction PBD-2017-07 regarding past performance and reputational risk. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Open Date:** March 6, 2026 * **Mandatory Meeting:** March 24, 2026 * **Closing Date:** April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision:** April 28, 2026 * **Completion Target:** August 21, 2026 ### 🔍 Search Keywords Fire trail construction, RFS standards, infrastructure repair, roadbase, culvert armoring, NSW government tender, DCCEEW, emergency access trails.