Mayor Jenny Whitney said Council is looking for contractors who provide quality services and
materials and value for money to carry out work on Council facilities, infrastructure and plant.

“This is a great opportunity for local tradespeople to register with Council and become part of a
panel of suppliers who will be used by Council, as needed, to provide of labour, materials, parts,
equipment and supervision,” she said.

“Council constantly has work which needs completing on various facilities, plant and infrastructure, becoming a prequalified trade servicer for Council offers an opportunity for tradespeople to increase their local business.

“This is all part of Council’s commitment to doing business with local suppliers and helping to grow the local economy across the Whitsunday region,” she said.

Council is seeking the following trade services to make up the panel of suppliers: aqua blaster/high pressure cleaning, boilermaker/welder, builder, cabinetmaker, carpenter, concreter/block layer, electrician, fabrication, floor coverings, glazier, handyman, landscaping/grounds maintenance, locksmith, painters, pest control, plasterer, plumber/roofer/drainer, refrigeration , air conditioning and mechanical services, tree maintenance.

Please note that it is a legislative requirement to hold the relevant Queensland Building and
Construction Commission licences before submitting a tender response.

A tender briefing will be held at the Bowen Council Chambers at 5:30pm Thursday 20th November.

Tenders are due by 9am on Monday, 1st December, 2014.

Please register at LG Tenderbox at www.lgtenderbox.com.au to receive all the relevant information for this tender. LG tender box helpdesk - Call Toll Free: 1800 779 027

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