Bush Regeneration, Vegetation Management & Garden Maintenance - Supplier Panel

### 🌿 Tender Overview: Bush Regeneration & Vegetation Management **Nambucca Valley Council** is seeking qualified contractors to join a **Supplier Panel** for the provision of bush regeneration, vegetation management, and garden maintenance services. This procurement (Reference: **T2026-007**) aims to ensure the ongoing ecological health of public bushland, natural reserves, and council-managed road reserves. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful contractors will be required to perform a variety of tasks, either via an established schedule of rates or through ad-hoc quotations. Key responsibilities include: * **Bush Regeneration:** Ecological restoration, weed control, and native vegetation protection. * **Vegetation Management:** Low-volume herbicide application (knapsack) and general vegetation control. * **Garden Maintenance:** Planting, mulching, and general landscaping duties. * **Traffic Control:** Full responsibility for traffic control plans, signage, and maintenance during works. ### 🛠 Requirements & Qualifications * **Certification:** Contractors must hold a minimum **Chemcert AQF3** qualification. * **Compliance:** All herbicide applications must adhere to APVMA minor off-use permits, label constraints, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements. * **Operational Capacity:** Contractors must supply all necessary labor, tools, and equipment. Plant materials and mulch will generally be provided by the Council. ### 📍 Location & Timeline * **Region:** Mid-North Coast, New South Wales. * **Closing Date:** 05 June 2026, 05:00 PM (AEST). This opportunity is ideal for businesses specializing in **horticulture, arboriculture, and environmental management** looking to partner with local government to support biodiversity and community amenity.