Design 3 x Palmwoods Rd Bridges

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Design of 3 x Palmwoods Road Bridges **Byron Shire Council** is seeking professional engineering consultancy services for the detailed design of three bridge replacements along Palmwoods Road. These structures were significantly damaged during the 2022 flood events and require replacement with new 5-6m long bridge or causeway structures. #### 📋 Scope of Work & Requirements - **Design Deliverables:** The successful consultant will provide digital models, construction set-out details, and 'For Construction' design plans including specifications. - **Bill of Quantities (BOQ):** Development of a BOQ suitable for a future 'Construct Only' tender, covering channel realignment, earthworks, and temporary bypass tracks. - **Hydraulic Modeling:** Council will provide the existing Alluvium TuFlow model. Consultants must determine if re-modeling is required based on design changes. - **Insurance:** A requirement for $10m Professional Indemnity Insurance is in place, though alternate tenders with $5m coverage may be submitted alongside a conforming $10m bid. #### 📍 Location & Eligibility - **Region:** The project is located in the Byron Shire, New South Wales. - **Target Audience:** Engineering firms with expertise in bridge design, hydraulic modeling, and technical services. #### 📅 Key Dates - **Tender Open:** 01 April 2026 - **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 27 April 2026 - **Tender Close:** 29 April 2026, 05:00 PM - **Expected Decision:** 13 May 2026 This opportunity is ideal for engineering consultancies specializing in civil infrastructure and flood-resilient design. Interested parties should demonstrate capability in structural design and adherence to Council's rigorous review stages.