Hinchinbrook Shire Council (Council) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the supply and delivery of a waste handling wheel loader for use within Council’s Waste and Resource Recovery operations.
The procurement forms part of Council’s fleet replacement program and is intended to replace Council’s existing 2019 JCB 427HT Wheel Loader (Asset No. PA00466). The replacement machine will undertake demanding waste handling activities including the loading, pushing, stockpiling and movement of waste and recyclable materials, together with the formation and maintenance of batters, pads and other operational areas within Council’s waste facilities.
Due to the harsh operating environment, Council requires a robust, fit-for-purpose machine specifically designed or suitably equipped for continuous waste and landfill operations. The proposed machine is to have an operating weight generally within the 16–20 tonne range and incorporate appropriate waste-handling features including solid heavy-duty tyres, enhanced underbody and component guarding, heavy-duty cooling and filtration systems, a pressurised operator cabin with appropriate air filtration, and suitable attachments for Council’s operational requirements.
Particular importance will be placed on the machine’s ability to operate reliably within dusty and debris-intensive waste environments, including the protection of hydraulic, electrical, driveline and other vulnerable components from damage.
Tenderers are required to provide a complete machine that satisfies the technical requirements detailed within the Tender Documents and clearly identify any departures, optional equipment or alternative solutions proposed. Council will also consider whole-of-life operational requirements, including warranty, servicing, maintenance, parts availability and access to suitable technical support.
Council is seeking a reliable and practical solution that provides a safe and comfortable operating environment, strong waste-handling capability, durability and ongoing serviceability throughout the expected operational life of the machine.