June 22, 1998

To: Urban Environment And Development Committee

From: Executive Director, Technical Services

Subject: Contract T-24-98

Resurfacing of City of Toronto Roads at Three Locations

Markland-Centennial; Councillors Douglas Holyday, Dick O’Brien

Rexdale-Thistletown; Councillors Elizabeth Brown, Bruce Sinclair

Scarborough-Wexford; Councillors Norman Kelly, Mike Tzekas

Seneca Heights; Councillors Joan King, David Shiner

Purpose:

To award a contract for the resurfacing of Toronto roads at three locations.

Funding Source:

The total project cost is estimated to be $3,135,207.28 and is summarized as follows:

(1) Bid Price Amount $2,855,207.28

(2) Other costs (estimate) $280,000.00

(a) quality control testing

(b) traffic signage and pavement markings

(c) bicycle proof catch basin frames and covers

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Total project cost $3,135,207.28

Funding for this project has been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account C-TR396, City-Road Resurfacing. The Treasurer has previously certified that financing can be provided under the updated Debt and Financial Obligation limit and that it falls within corporate debt guidelines.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) Contract No. T-24-98 for the resurfacing of City of Toronto roads at three locations be awarded to D. Crupi & Sons Limited who submitted the lowest price bid in the amount of $2,855,207.28; and

(2) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be directed to take necessary action to give effect thereto.

Comments:

On June 17, 1998 The Bid Committee opened tenders for:

Contract No.T-24-98 Resurfacing of City of Toronto Roads at Three Locations

Name $ Amount

D. Crupi & Sons Limited 2,855,207.28

Grascan Construction Ltd./Torbridge Construction Ltd. 2,971,390.00

Gazzola Paving Limited 3,023,563.20

Pave-Al Limited & Orlando Corporation 3,038,378.21

Osler Paving Ltd. 3,054,755.31

Warren Bitulithic Limited 3,126,800.55

Graham Bros. Construction Ltd. 3,264,489.10

Brennan Paving & Construction Ltd. 3,308,761.79

Sentinel Paving & Construction Ltd. 3,426,961.49

The award is subject to receipt of a favourable report from the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office regarding working conditions and wages of the recommended contractor and his sub-contractors, and also from the Treasurer regarding the surety company who issued the Bid Bond and Agreement to Bond.

The tender documents submitted by the recommended bidder have been reviewed by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, and were found to be in conformance with the tender requirements. The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services concurs with the recommendation made.

Scope of Work:

This contract includes crack repairs, scarifying, grinding, concrete repairs, catch basins, and asphalt overlay on the following roads:

(1) Eglinton Avenue - Martin Grove Road to The East Mall

2) Kipling Avenue - Rexdale Boulevard to West Humber Boulevard

(3) Victoria Park Avenue - Patrick Boulevard to Finch Avenue

Conclusion:

This report requests authority to execute a contract for Contract No. T-24-98 in accordance with specifications to D. Crupi & Sons Limited who submitted the lowest price bid for this Contract.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

R. Burlie, P. Eng.

Manager of Resurfacing, Construction Branch

Metro Hall Office

Telephone: 392-8322

T. G. Denes, P. Eng.

Executive Director, Technical Services

Barry Gutteridge Wanda Liczyk

Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer