April 1, 1998
To:Works and Utilities Committee
From:Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
Subject:Cleaning and Cement Mortar Relining of Existing
Water Mains, Scarborough District
Contract # 11-98, Phase I
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to award Contract # 11-98 for the Cleaning and Cement Mortar Relining of existing cast iron
water mains throughout various locations within the City of Toronto, Scarborough District.
Funding Sources:
Award subject to funding approval under 1998 Capital Budget for water main rehabilitation.
Funds are available in the 1998 Capital Budget under the former Scarborough Public Utilities Commission and included in
the Water and Wastewater Progam for 1998.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)Contract # 11-98 for the cleaning and cement mortar relining of cast iron water mains in the Scarborough District, be
awarded to New Tide Investments Limited , for the Total Price of $1,516,747.47 including the Goods and Services Tax;
and
(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
On March 26, 1998, the Commission Secretaries Office of the Corporate Support Division, Scarborough Office, opened
the following tenders for Contract #11-98:
| No. |
Tenderer
|
Total Price
$
|
| 1
|
New Tide Investments Limited |
1,516,747.47
|
| 2
|
Fer-Pal Construction Limited |
1,556,332.92
|
| 3
|
Spiniello Construction Company |
1,711,759.58
|
| 4
|
Main Rehabilitation Company |
1,801,638.18
|
Representatives of the Scarborough District Water Construction and Maintenance Department have reviewed the low bid
tender submitted by New Tide Investments. We are satisfied that this company has met the contractual requirements as set
out in the tender document and has the capability to carry out the work as specified.
Comments and Justification:
This project is the first of three phases for the water main rehabilitation of existing cast iron water mains within the
Scarborough District for the 1998 fiscal year. All three phases will consist of approximately 16kms of water main to be
cleaned and cement lined. This tender is for the general area bounded by St. Clair, Midland, Eglinton and Birchmount.
As in the past the work is required in order to provide the residents of the City of Toronto, Scarborough District with the
highest quality of drinking water, by eliminating rust turbicles from the interior walls of the water main system. Moreover,
pressure and fire flows are improved as a result of this work.
Conclusions:
It is concluded that Contract #11-98 should be awarded to New Tide Investments Ltd. for the cleaning and cement mortar
relining of existing cast iron water mains at various locations within the City of Toronto, Scarborough District.
Contact Name and Telephone Numbers:
Mr. Martin Bugden, Manager, Water Construction and Maintenance Department, Telephone No.: (416) 285-2002
Mr. Louie Magurno, C.E.T., Contract Administrator, Telephone No.: (416) 285-2012
B.H. GutteridgeM.G. Thorne, P. Eng
Commissioner of Works and Emergency ServicesInterim Functional Lead
Water and Waste Water
