Selwyn District Council

SDC2526-14 - Street Tree Surrounds - Replacements - Request for Quote

OBJECTIVE
This project involves the removal of damaged, uneven, or deteriorated street tree surrounds and the supply and installation of new surrounds.
Many of the existing surrounds have reached the end of their serviceable life due to age, ground movement, root growth, and general wear and tear. As a result, they present safety concerns, surface irregularities, ponding issues, and ongoing maintenance challenges.
The objective of this project is to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety and accessibility by ensuring surrounding surfaces are level and stable. Replacing the surrounds will significantly reduce public risk and liability exposure and enhance overall streetscape functionality. In addition, the new surrounds shall provide a more durable and fit-for-purpose solution designed to better accommodate tree growth while maintaining road integrity.

SCOPE OF WORKS
The Contractor shall replace 45 street tree surrounds.
Works shall include, but are not limited to:
- Project documentation, including
- Programme of works – proposed start date, duration, work sequence and expected completion dates for each street.
- Traffic Management Plan (TMP) – Preparation of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in accordance with the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management, approved by the Project Manager prior to works commencing on each street. including maintaining safe pedestrian access.
- Health and Safety Plan – project-specific health and safety arrangements, including hazard identification, risk controls and emergency procedures.
- Site-specific risk assessment – identification of underground services, tree root protection requirements, public safety risks and potential impacts on adjacent infrastructure.
- Quality Assurance Plan – how the contractor will ensure the materials, installation, finishes and reinstatement meet the RFQ specifications.
- Subcontractor details – details of any subcontractors proposed to undertake part of the work.

Department/Business Unit: Assets