Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure

Main Contractor for Fencing and Carpark works at Waterloo School (Wellingon)

i. Description of the Contract Works: demolition and removal of non-compliant fencing and gate elements where required, and remediation and replacement works to achieve Ministry of Education 1.8m perimeter fencing requirements. The works also include reconfiguration and upgrade of the existing school car park.
ii. Size/scale: Site wide
iii. Requirements for phasing and/or staged handover of the Project: works will be staged to maintain safe school operations and manage access/egress during construction, and some higher impact activities may need to occur outside teaching hours or during school holidays.
iv. Description of the site including conditions and known constraints: the site includes multiple uncontrolled access points, boundaries adjacent to private properties, and interfaces with public areas and roads; the rear fire exit/wheelchair ramp route is a known escape pathway that must be managed by the works.
v. Limitations/special requirements: removal or modification of climbable elements, including footholds and horizontal rails, and treatment of adjacent climb assists, including vegetation and structures, may be required to reduce climb ability and achieve a continuous compliant fence line. Car parking works are to maintain safe pedestrian circulation and gate operation.
vi. All applicable project specific details: supply and installation of secure pedestrian and vehicle gates, including appropriate locking/latching hardware to restrict unauthorised egress. Car park works include new and revised line marking, three accessible parking spaces with associated wheel stops, localised asphalt works, fencing and sliding vehicle gate. Tenderers must demonstrate experience working on occupied school sites and the ability to safely stage and coordinate the works. Key trades include fencing and gate installers, asphalt/line-marking, concrete/foundations, and landscaping/vegetation works as required
vii. The Contractor will be engaged through a Medium Works Contract. No Contract related tags will be considered. The Principal prefers there to be no drawings and specification related Tags.
viii. See Tender Documents for further information.

Department/Business Unit: Board of Trustees - Approve by BoT - ie. School Principal