AUS-SPEC TECHguides provide information on contracts, technical specifications and tender submissions for local government projects. They provide guidance on using the AUS-SPEC specification system to meet the comprehensive contract documentation requirements of local government and address the contracting process, the compilation of contract documents and the tender process for a range of standard and period supply and service contracts. They should be read before starting any Local Government project. Sample contract documents are included to illustrate the principles. The TECHguides also discuss the philosophy behind the creation and development of the AUS-SPEC maintenance system based on quality, competitive principles and programmed maintenance. 

TG 101 Guidelines for compiling documentation for contracts

This TECHguide describes the procedures for developing and compiling documentation using the AUS-SPEC system for contracts.

TG 102 Guidelines for Principals - standard contracts

This TECHguide describes procedures for the production and management of comprehensive documentation for standard contracts. It addresses the contracting process, the compilation of contract documents and the tender process.

TG 103 Guidelines for Principals - period supply & service contracts

This TECHguide describes the documentation procedures for period supply and service contracts for the supply of materials and services required for local government.

TG 104 Guidelines for Principals – sample documents

This TECHguide includes three sample documents to demonstrate tendering and contract documentation for different types of projects using the AUS-SPEC Local Government specification system.

TG 401 Guide to parks & open space maintenance system & documentation

This TECHguide sets out the procedure for the compilation of documentation for the maintenance of parks and open spaces, including recreation areas.

TG 402 Guide to asset delivery - parks & open space maintenance

This guide sets out a checklist of contractual issues to consider and address with the Council’s adopted General conditions of contract. Read in conjunction TG401 Guide to parks and open space maintenance system and documentation.

TG 403 Guide to buildings & facilities maintenance

This TECHguide sets out the procedure for the compilation of documentation for the maintenance of buildings and facilities.

TG 404 Guide to adapting asset delivery documentation to buildings & facilities

This guide sets out a checklist of contractual issues to consider and address with the Council’s adopted General conditions of contract. Read in conjunction with TG 403 Guide to buildings and facilities maintenance system and documentation.

TG 405 Guide to road reserve maintenance system & documentation

This TECHguide sets out the procedure for the compilation of documentation for the maintenance of road reserves.

TG 406 Guide to adapt asset delivery documentation to road reserve maintenance

This guide provides a supplementary set of issues as a checklist to enable each council to consider the individual issues in light of the provisions within council’s adopted General Conditions of contract.

TG 201 NSW Development and subdivision of land

This TECHguide is applicable to the design requirements and planning approval process for development and subdivision of land within a Council area.