Request for Proposal SC00160

Cultivation site preparation and fire protection services

HQP is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to source suitably qualified suppliers to supply cultivation, site preparation and fire protection services in HQP’s Coastal Region for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

The types of services we seek include but are not limited to: Lane clearing, V-blading (treeline), Heaping forest residue into stacks, Windrowing, Chaining, Chopper rolling, Continuous mounding, Strip cultivation, Line ripping, Inter-row tending (rolling and other inter-row tasks), Fire line maintenance and construction, Fertilising, Machine-based herbicide application, Declared weed control, Fire break slashing, Fire line slashing, Maintenance of internal compartment drains, Silvicultural track construction and reinstatement and Fire standby. More information is included in the draft contract, specifications and related contract documents which are available upon request.

It is anticipated that contracts with suitably qualified suppliers will commence on 1 July 2025 once negotiations have successfully concluded.

For RFP documentation and any enquiries please contact Rik Odendal, phone 0417 207 370 or email rik.odendal@hqplantations.com.au.

Proposals are to be submitted via email to tenders@hqplantations.com.au by 4.00pm Friday 14 March 2025.