Waikato Region Pest Plant Direct Control (Amphibious/Terrestrial) and Data Collection

The Waikato Regional Council (the Council) delivers its pest plant control through a regionally coordinated programme across several specialised activities, which include terrestrial and aquatic control activities undertaken from a boat. These activities will predominantly occur north of Hamilton (lower Waikato) on the Waikato River, its tributaries and lakes.

The services included in thi... The Waikato Regional Council (the Council) delivers its pest plant control through a regionally coordinated programme across several specialised activities, which include terrestrial and aquatic control activities undertaken from a boat. These activities will predominantly occur north of Hamilton (lower Waikato) on the Waikato River, its tributaries and lakes.

The services included in this procurement opportunity are:

• Aquatic surveillance for Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) pest plants to include but not limited to alligator weed, yellow flag iris, Manchurian wild rice,
spartina.
• Facilitating direct control of high threat aquatic pests - alligator weed, yellow flag iris.
• Providing practical advice for controlling aquatic plant pests.
• Liaising with key stakeholders and iwi.
• Planned knowledge transfer to build Council internal knowledge of the service.
• There is also a requirement to carry out inspections under the Biosecurity Act.

The Council is wanting to hear from suitably qualified contractors who are interested in this procurement opportunity.

NOTE: to register your interest for our Respondent briefing session, please contact our Point of Contact via GETS, before 4:00pm, Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Tenders close at 4pm Friday, 28 February 2025 and must be submitted electronically via GETS.