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Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au
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Tenders, Expressions of Interest and Exhibitions

From time to time, Council advertises tenders, quotations, expressions of interest and places documents on public exhibition.

Public Exhibition:

Draft Agricultural Strategy

Council's draft Agricultural Strategy is now on public exhibition for comment until 5:00pm, Monday 4 February 2019. The Agricultural Strategy has been designed to drive continued growth across primary industries in the Forbes LGA and unlock new market and growth opportunities. Members of the community are encouraged to view and comment on the strategy. Submissions addressed to the General Manager can be either emailed to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or posted to PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871. For more information please contact Council's Economic Development Officer, Sally Duff, on 6850 2300.

Click here to view the draft Agricultural Strategy 

Request for Tender:

2018-23 - CWLE Expansion - Electrical Work (Package 3) (readvertised)

Tenders are invited for the CWLE Expansion - Electrical Works (Package 3). Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council's e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 9.00am Thursday 7 February 2019.  A prelodgement site meeting (not compulsory) will be held on site 10.00am Wednesday 12 December 2018.  For further information please contact Council's Manager Corporate Business, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2300 or click here for the documentation. Canvassing of any of Council's staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

2019-3 - Supply and Delivery of Solar Bollard Lighting

Tenders are invited for the Supply and Delivery of Solar Bollard Lighting. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council's e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 9.00am Tuesday 26 February 2019.  A mandatory pre-lodgement site meeting will be held on site at Camp Street Bridge, Forbes at 10.00am Tuesday 5 February 2019.  For further information please contact Council's Manager Corporate Business, Kylie Grayson, on 6850 2300 or click here for the documentation. Canvassing of any of Council's staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

2019-4 - Upgrade of Two (2) Water Filters at Forbes Water Treatment Plant

Tenders are invited for the Upgrade of Two (2) Water Filters at Forbes Water Treatment Plant. Tenders, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or Council's e-tendering portal, Tenderlink, by 4:00pm Friday 8 March 2019. A mandatory pre-lodgement meeting will be held on site on Thursday 28 February 2019. For further information contact Council's Manager Corporate Business, Kylie Grayson, on 02 6850 2300 or click here for the documentation. Canvassing of any of Council's staff or Councillors will disqualify tenderers from the tender process. The lowest of any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Public Notice

There are no current public notices.

Expression of Interest:

Lachlan Vintage Village Suspension Bridge

Council resolved in its December Ordinary Council Meeting that Council approve an Expression of interest be advertised for the Lachlan Vintage Village Suspension Bridge, including all costs to remove and certify the structure be at the buyers cost and risk. 

All interested persons are invited to make submissions to the General Manager by 5:00pm Tuesday 5 March 2019. Please note the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act, where information contained in such submissions may, at the discretion of Council and NSW Department of Primary Industry – Lands, be referred to the person(s) who initiated the proposal for appropriate consideration. For further inquiries please contact Council’s Manager Property and Investment, Jennifer Parker on 02 6850 2300.

Request for Quotations

There are no current request for quotations. 

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About Us

Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.

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  • Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au
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