Invitation to Tender - Former Aged-Care Pods Relocation (Palm Island)

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Former Aged-Care Pods Relocation (Palm Island) The **Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council** is inviting suitably qualified contractors to submit tenders for the relocation of three former aged-care pods within Palm Island, Queensland. This project requires a comprehensive approach to structural relocation, foundation design, and site preparation. #### 📋 Key Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for: * **Structural Relocation:** Safely moving three buildings to new designated sites. * **Foundation Engineering:** Designing and constructing new footings, including mandatory soil testing and certification (Form 15 and Form 12). * **Compliance & Safety:** Managing hazardous materials (asbestos) in strict accordance with current legislation. * **Logistics:** Coordinating all transport, chartering, and permit requirements. * **Site Management:** Minimizing community disruption and managing all project-related costs, including accommodation and feasibility assessments. #### 🛠️ Requirements for Bidders Interested parties must demonstrate: * Proven technical capability and capacity to handle large-scale structural relocations. * A sound financial background. * Ability to manage complex logistics in a remote island environment. #### 📅 Important Dates * **Tender Open:** 17 March 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 06 April 2026 * **Tender Close:** 13 April 2026, 02:00 PM * **Expected Decision:** 20 April 2026 This opportunity is ideal for construction firms specializing in **building relocation**, **civil works**, and **remote infrastructure projects**. Interested contractors should review all provided documentation, including the updated pricing schedules, to ensure full compliance with Council requirements.