Council seek local tradies

Waipā District Council are urging local trade businesses to join their trade services panel which would see them eligible to pick up Council work.

Once established, the panel will include trade businesses that have gone through the procurement process, having agreed with Council response times, rates and call-out fees.

Procurement advisor Adele Bird said the main advantages of having a panel are greater clarity around costs and timelines.

“This helps us manage jobs better, especially if the job is urgent.”

“We’re looking for all sorts of trades including electrical, carpentry, fencing, painters and glazing. The type of work on offer is varied, so this is relevant to both sole traders and larger businesses,” she added.

To be eligible to apply, businesses need to service the Waipā district and be able to respond to urgent requests.

Last financial year Council spent approximately $3 million on trade work which will be undertaken by businesses on the panel.

Council will run breakfast events in Cambridge and Te Awamutu to give interested trade businesses the opportunity to hear about the panel, look at the application process, and ask questions.

These will be held at Mitre 10 Te Awamutu on 27 May and Mitre 10 Cambridge on 11 June.

To register for either event or for more information visit waipadc.govt.nz/workingwithcouncil.

Applications for Council’s trade services panel close on 25 June 2021.