August 25, 1998

To:Corporate Services Committee

From:Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Commissioner of Corporate Services

Commissioner of Works & Emergency Services

Subject:New Fire Station No. 2, North York District

Contract No. FA30-98001

Ward 9 - Centre South

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the tender issued for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 2 at 476 Lawrence Avenue West in the District of North York in accordance with the specifications as required by the Works & Emergency Services Department and request authority to issue a contract to the recommended bidder.

Source of Funds:

Funds were allocated in the capital budget for this project.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

1.The Contract No. FA-30-98001 for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 2 be awarded to Pegah Developments Ltd. in the total amount of $1,149,180 including all taxes and being the lowest tender received; and

2.This report be forwarded to the next meeting of Council for information.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Bid Committee at its meeting held on July 29, 1998, opened tenders for Contract No. FA 30-98001 for construction of new Fire Station No. 2 in the District of North York, as summarized below:

Tender No.TendererTender Price

1.Pegah Developments Ltd.$1,149,180

2.Frank Pellegrino General Contracting$1,175,000

3.Kayal Construction$1,177,000

4.Dinardo Contractors Ltd.$1,189,000

5.Mannix Construction Corp.$1,193,300

6.Maracon Construction Ltd.$1,198,000

7.Struct-Con Construction$1,210,000

8.Derbtile Construction$1,224,800

9.Domus Development Corp.$1,246,000

10.Latka Construction & Management Inc.$1,305,400

11.Maystar General Contractor Inc.$1,335,000

12.Grenwitch General Contracting Inc.$1,347,750

13.Carosi Construction Ltd.$1,450,000

Comments/and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The tender documentation submitted by the recommended bidder has been reviewed by Fire Services and Facilities staff and was found to be in conformance with the tender requirements.

Conclusion:

This report requests authority to issue a contract for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 2 at 476 Lawrence Avenue West in accordance with the specifications to Pegah Developments Ltd. at the tender price quoted being the lowest tender received that meets the specifications.

Contact Name:Contact Name:

L. A. PaganoR. H. Barry, P. Eng.

DirectorDirector

Purchasing and Materials ManagementPublic Building Services

Telephone: 392-7312Telephone: 396-4762

W. A. Liczyk,M. Rodrigues

Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerCommissioner

Corporate Services