BSC 25/26 - T35 - WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT SERVICES

### 🗑️ Tender Overview: Waste and Recyclables Collection Services The **Balonne Shire Council (BSC)** is seeking professional service providers for the collection and transport of waste and recyclables within the Balonne Shire region of Queensland. This tender (Reference: **VP499700**) invites experienced contractors to manage waste streams, including general waste, recyclables, and potentially garden organics. #### 📋 Scope of Work & Requirements - **Services:** Collection, transport, and management of waste and recyclable materials. - **Operational Requirements:** Contractors are expected to include costs for contamination audits within their service pricing. - **Contractual Flexibility:** The Council has agreed to amendments regarding 'Rise and Fall' calculations and 'Change in Law' definitions to mitigate market volatility risks for tenderers. - **Data Transparency:** Detailed property data for service-entitled premises across the Balonne LGA has been provided to assist with accurate cost estimation. #### 📍 Location & Context - **Issuing Organization:** Balonne Shire Council, Queensland. - **Service Area:** The contract covers the Balonne Shire, a diverse region spanning over 31,000km². #### 🔑 Key Information for Bidders - **Submission Deadline:** April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time). - **Query Cut-off:** April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time). - **Submission Portal:** All queries must be directed through the Vendor Panel forum to ensure equitable information distribution. This opportunity is ideal for waste management firms capable of handling municipal collection services in regional Australia. Interested parties should review the updated 'Conditions of Contract' and provided property data files before submission.