Maranda Heights Playground Installation

Council are seeking the design and construction of a new playground in the Maranda Heights Estate, located in the township of Emerald, Queensland.

This Request for Quote allows for creative input into designing a playful, engaging and vibrant play destination, promoting a strong sense of community, bringing all age groups together in one space. It must inspire and encourage interaction and cooperation as children learn to play together.

To improve safety, comfort and usability for families year-round, quotes are also being sought for the supply and installation of a permanent shade structure for the new playground.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The scope of the contract and primary objective of the project is for the design, construction and installation of a new playground with a hard shade cover over the footprint of the playground.

All works to comply with relevant Australian Standards.

The completion of the design shall constitute a “HOLD POINT’ where the design shall be reviewed and approved by Council. The design must be made available for community consultation prior to the award of the contract.

Contractor to include Program of Works including availability to commence.

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits): Contractor must meet the following Mandatory Requirements:

* Warranties to be supplied for play equipment and shade structure and all hardware.

* Maintenance Documentation to be supplied for play equipment.

* The Central Highlands region of Queensland falls under Wind Region B (Intermediate) – AS/NZS 1170.2. This designation means structures must be engineered to withstand non-cyclonic wind speeds and gusts of up to 188km/h.

* Rubber Sorftfall complies with or exceeds the requirement of AS4422:2016 and AS4685:2014

* Playground equipment complies with Australian Standards

* Evidence of current trade licences

* All workers are to complete council’s CHRC LinkSafe Induction of all workers.

* All express and implied warranties to be provided

* All maintenance documentation to be provided

* Any council legislative permits such as planning and building approvals to be provided by successful contractor.

NOTE: The successful applicant must consent to their design(s) being made available for community consultation prior to the award of the contract.

Questions asked by the buyer:

Evaluation Criteria 1

Conformance to Requirements Detail how you will meet the requirements specified in Section 1 and Attachment A.

Evaluation Criteria 2: Capability and Experience

Provide detail of the capability and experience of your organisation and of any Key Personnel/subcontractors (if applicable) in delivering goods/services of this type.

Evaluation Criteria 3: Ability to meet Timeframes

Indicate what resources you have available and outline what your timeframe is to commence.

Evaluation Criteria 4: Cost and Value for Money

Provide your pricing at Section 6 below. In this section, please provide detail of:

• the warranty provided on the goods
• support, maintenance, or servicing included

any additional costs or specific exclusions

Buyer: Central Highlands Regional Council

Buyer location: 65 Egerton St, Emerald, Queensland 4720, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP531270

Buyer's reference: RFQ 260265

Opens: Wednesday 28 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Thursday 19 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Tuesday 17 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Thursday 26 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services; 1: Playground Equipment; 2: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Brisbane; 2: Central West; 3: Darling Downs; 4: Far North; 5: Fitzroy; 6: Gold Coast; 7: Mackay; 8: North West; 9: Northern; 10: South West; 11: Sunshine Coast; 12: West Moreton; 13: Wide Bay-Burnett; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 3

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