Council trade offer

Ararat Rural City Council is keen to hear from ‘local’ tradies.

The council has opened tenders for district electricians who can provide services including test and tag, painters including road line-markers, plumbers, fire-hazard removers, builders and carpenters keen to be included on its preferred suppliers’ list.

Chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said the preferred suppliers’ list gave Ararat district trade businesses a great opportunity for regular work with the council.

“We always want to give back to the local economy and support local business wherever possible, and this is one way we do it,” he said.

“It’s not only a win for our tradies – it’s really important for the council to have local businesses who can respond quickly to urgent issues such as a leaking roof, a blocked drain or an electrical fault.”

Dr Harrison said businesses that successfully applied for the tender would be appointed to the list for up to five years, until June 30, 2023.

“When the list is finalised through the tender process, the council is able to use any included business for jobs, which makes things much more efficient and cost effective, saving us a great deal of time and money,” he said.

“Businesses on the list will receive regular, ongoing work from the council, so it’s well worth applying.”

Businesses keen to apply for the opportunity can visit the council’s e-tendering portal at website www.eprocure. com.au/ararat.

Tenders close at 2pm, Tuesday.