October 19, 1998

To:Urban Environment & Development Committee

From:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services

Subject:Reconstruction of Pavements, Sidewalks and Curbs on Christie Street - Contract No. 59714, Tender No. 129-1998 (Midtown and Davenport)

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Tender issued for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Christie Street in accordance with specifications as required by the Works and Emergency Services Department and to request the authority to issue a contract to the recommended bidder.

Source of Funds:

Funds are available in the appropriate accounts for this project.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

1. Contract No. 59714, Tender No. 129-1998 for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Christie Street be awarded to Ferma Road Construction Limited in the total amount of $1,198,343.50 including all taxes and charges 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 October 14, 1998, opened the following tenders for Contract No. 59714, Tender No. 129-1998, for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Christie Street:

Tenderer Price Complete

Including All Charges and Taxes

Ferma Road Construction Limited$ 1,198,343.50*

Il Duca Construction Inc.$ 1,278,471.09

GM Sansalone Engineering Inc.$ 1,302,415.50

CRCE Construction Limited$ 1,383,049.00

Grascan Construction Limited$ 1,646,000.00

* Tender price corrected for mathematical error. Purchasing and Materials Management has verified that the mathematical error was corrected.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

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

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 the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Christie Street in the Toronto Midtown and Davenport Wards in accordance with specifications to Ferma Road Construction Limited at the tender price quoted being the lowest tender received.

Contact Name:

Lou Pagano, DirectorJ. Niedra

Purchasing and Materials Management DivisionManager of Programmes

392-7312392-7711

W. A. Liczyk,B. H. Gutteridge,

Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerCommissioner Works and Emergency Services