Local companies called to tender for Brisbane and Logan fire hydrant upgrades

The Palaszczuk Government is calling on local businesses to tender to carry out fire hydrant system upgrades at five local schools under the Queensland Government’s new procurement strategy.

Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said said the Buy Queensland policy, whichcame into effect on 1 September 2017, was fantastic news for local businesses looking to tender for the works.

“The Palaszczuk Government is committed to supporting Queensland jobs wherever possible, which is why we’re making sure that Queensland businesses have a fair run at competing for and winning government contracts,” Mr de Brenni said.

“We are determined to do everything we can to use local suppliers, support local jobs and grow Queensland’s economy.

“For this tender, we’re looking for fire hydrant services businesses with an office in the Brisbane or Logan regions to put in a tender for these projects, which will include upgrading fire hydrants at Carina State School, Logan City Special School, Norman Park State School, Runcorn State High School and Runcorn Heights State School.  

“The scope of works will vary across each school, but tenderers will need to be able to install new fire water connections, fire pumps, pump houses, fire boosters, dedicated fire hydrants mains and fire water storage tanks.”

Mr de Brenni said Buy Queensland will make a real difference to the lives of every Queenslander.

“But that is only a part of the picture. The Buy Queensland strategy will directly benefit the local community because it ensures that ‘local’ actually means local,” he said.

“When the Queensland Government spends taxpayers’ money on a government contract, we want that money to stay in the local community, helping local businesses to grow and supporting employment for local workers and apprentices.

"By harnessing this investment in local business and local communities, we are providing people with the confidence to invest in new equipment and hire more staff.”

For further information on how to become registered for Queensland Government building and construction work, phone 3008 3392 or visit www.qld.gov.au/gov/building-services

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