August 20, 1998

To:Corporate Services Committee

From:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Subject:Masonry Conservation of South Portico, Toronto Old City Hall,

Tender Call No. 73-1998, (Toronto Downtown)

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Tender issued for Masonry Conservation of South Portico, Toronto Old City Hall and to request authority to issue a contract to the recommended bidder.

Source of Funds:

Funds are available in the appropriate accounts for this project.

The budget amount for this project is $1,309,000.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Tender Call No. 73-1998 for Masonry Conservation of South Portico, Toronto Old City Hall, be awarded to the lowest bidder, Clifford Restoration Limited in the amount of $1,244,300.00 including all taxes and charges; 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 22, 1998 opened the following Tenders for Tender Call No. 73-1998, for Masonry Conservation of South Portico, Toronto Old City Hall, as summarized below:

TendererPrice Complete including all

Charges and Taxes

Clifford Restoration Limited$ 1,244,300.00

Colonial Building Restoration$ 1,340,269.16

Kappeler Masonry$ 1,521,300.00

Phoenix Restoration$ 1,908,588.00

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The Tender documentation submitted by the recommended bidder has been reviewed by the Commissioner of Corporate Services and was found to be in conformance with the Tender requirements. The Commissioner concurs with the recommendation made.

The Manager, Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office, has reported favourably on the firm recommended.

Conclusion:

This report requests authority to issue a contract for Masonry Conservation of South Portico, Toronto Old City Hall, in accordance with specifications, to Clifford Restoration Limited being the lowest Tender received.

Contact Name:

L.A. Pagano

Director

Purchasing and Materials Management

Telephone: 392-7312

W.A. Liczyk

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer