ITT2428 Playground, Fitness & Recreational Assets - Inspections, Maintenance & Associated Services

### 📋 Tender Overview Sunshine Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified and experienced contractors for the **inspection, servicing, and maintenance of playground, fitness, and recreational assets** across the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area. This tender (ITT2428) is structured as a Schedule of Rates contract for a three-year term, with two optional 12-month extensions. ### 🛠 Scope of Work The contract is divided into three distinct **Separable Portions**: * **Separable Portion A (Comprehensive Inspections):** Annual compliance and biennial impact attenuation inspections conducted by a Level 3 qualified inspector per AS 4685. * **Separable Portion B (Maintenance of Organic Softfall):** Ad-hoc maintenance, replenishment, and safety checks of organic softfall materials (woodchip, bark, sand) following storm events, ensuring compliance with AS 4422. * **Separable Portion C (Operational Inspections & Maintenance):** Routine operational inspections (Level 2 qualified) and general maintenance, including component tightening, rust treatment, painting, and minor graffiti removal. ### 🎯 Key Requirements * Contractors must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in playground compliance. * Ability to provide efficient, verifiable pricing that accounts for market fluctuations. * Commitment to safety standards and prompt reporting of hazards. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Tender Closes:** May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM AEST. * **Query Cut-off:** May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM AEST. * **Decision Expected:** August 24, 2026. ### 🔍 Keywords Playground maintenance, fitness equipment inspection, recreational asset management, softfall maintenance, Sunshine Coast Council, compliance inspection, AS 4685, AS 4422, graffiti removal, public facility maintenance.