Fire Prevention - Vegetation & Hazard Removal (C372-2026) - Request for Tender
Yarriambiack Shire Council is seeking the services of an experienced Contractor to assist in the removal of identified fire hazards across the municipality on private land, as per the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 and the Local Government Act 2020.
The Contractor must be available to complete fire hazard removal works from late October until early March; works will include but not be limited to:
- Slashing, mowing, mulching, brush cutting and trimming of grass and weeds on private property (in both urban and rural areas);
- Removal of hazards including trees, weeds, limbs, branches, timber, rubbish, etc.
The services to be provided under this contract are located in various townships in the municipality, from Tempy in the north to Lubeck in the south; the location of each property and specific site instructions will be supplied to the Contractor by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer via an app (Crisisworks).
The Contractor must undertake and complete the Fire Clearance Works for a Property within seven (7) days of a written Works Request being issued by Council.
The Contractor shall, during the term of this contract, provide all necessary labour, plant and equipment to complete the work required.
Pricing is based on a set hourly rate, irrespective of equipment used and should take into consideration travel, plant and equipment and any other costs associated with providing the service.
The contact will be awarded for an initial three year term with a further two x one year options (up to a maximum term of five years).
To obtain further information in relation to this contract, documents and specifications for the above Request for Tender can be obtained by download from Council's e-procurement portal: www.eprocure.com.au/yarriambiack/
Submissions close 2.00pm on Thursday 14 May 2026 and must be lodged via eProcure.
Any questions or requests for clarification or further information regarding this Request for Tender must be directed to Council via the eProcure Questions tab. Please Note: Questions close 72 hours prior to the RTF closing date.