T-2026-1 Plant and Equipment Hire

### 🏗️ Tender Overview Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced contractors to establish a **panel arrangement** for the hire of plant and equipment. This panel will support the delivery of the Council’s Operational Plan across various construction and maintenance projects. The contract is structured for an initial **two-year term**, with three optional one-year extensions, potentially totaling five years. ### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope The scope includes both **wet and dry hire** of heavy machinery, haulage services, and various plant accessories. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing schedules for specific classification categories. Mandatory compliance includes: * **Insurance:** Public Liability ($20M), Workers Compensation, and Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance. * **Modern Slavery:** Disclosure of risks and mitigation actions within the supply chain. * **Social Procurement:** Commitment to quarterly reporting under the SME Policy. * **Documentation:** Completion of Volume 2 Response Schedules and Volume 2a Pricing Spreadsheets. ### 🗓️ Important Dates A **non-mandatory tender briefing** will be held on February 24, 2026, at the Civic Centre in Moss Vale. The tender closes on **March 17, 2026**, with an expected decision by May 20, 2026, and a contract commencement date of July 1, 2026. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Plant Hire, Equipment Hire, Heavy Machinery, Wet Hire, Dry Hire, Haulage, Construction Equipment, Wingecarribee Shire Council, NSW Local Government, Panel Arrangement.