Minor Infrastructure Contract (MIC)

When to use Minor Infrastructure Contract (MIC)

A Minor Infrastructure Contract may be used instead of the TIC for simple and low risks works.

Typical examples of low-risk projects include:

• supply and placement of hot mix asphalt
• resealing projects (cart, heat and spray bitumen and spread aggregate) 
• minor intersection works including traffic signal installations
• installation of noise amelioration devices
• installation of guardrail
• roadside landscaping, and
• simple pavement rehabilitation works.

The above examples are for situations where traffic volumes are relatively low such as rural environments.  It may be more appropriate to use a TIC form of contract in urban areas where traffic volumes are higher (subject to an appropriate risk assessment).

The Minor Infrastructure Contract (MIC) suite consists of:

• MIC Construct Only (MIC-CO) - replacing the Minor Works Contract
• MIC Sole Invitation (MIC-SI) - replacing the Minor Works Performance Contract

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