April 9, 1998
To:Works and Utilities Committee
From:Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
Subject:Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of Existing
Water Mains, North York District
Contract #NY9880WS
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to award Contract #NY9880WS for the Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of existing cast
and ductile iron water mains throughout various locations within the City of Toronto, North York 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 City of North York and included in the Water and
Wastewater Program for 1998.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)Contract #NY9880WS for the cleaning and cement mortar lining of cast and ductile iron water mains in the North
York District, be awarded to Cormar Contracting Ltd., for the Total Price of $1,288,396.63 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 April 8,1998, the Director of Purchasing, Purchasing Section, Finance Department, City of Toronto - North York Civic
Centre, opened the following tenders for Contract # NY9880WS:
| No. |
Tenderer
|
Total Price
$
|
| 1 |
Cormar Contracting Ltd. |
1,288,396.63 |
| 2
|
Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. |
1,338,460.86 |
| 3
|
New Tide Investments Ltd. |
1,416,127.88 |
| 4
|
Main Rehabilitation Co. Ltd. |
1,526,291.87 |
| 5
|
Spiniello Construction |
1,568,736.90 |
| 6
|
Taunton Construction Ltd. |
1,671,156.92 |
Representatives of the Department of Works and Emergency Services have reviewed the low bid tender submitted by
Cormar Contracting Ltd. 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 two phases for the water main rehabilitation of existing cast and ductile iron water mains within
the North York District for the 1998 fiscal year. Both phases will total approximately 25 kms of water mains to be cleaned
and cement lined. This tender is for the following areas:
Section AA@ - Area bounded by Glen Belle Crescent, Highland Hill, Dane Avenue and Dufferin Street
Section AB@ -Area bounded by Ridgevale Drive, Bathurst Street, Kirkland Boulevard, and Lynnhaven Road
Section AC@ -Hatherton Crescent, Averdon Crescent, Daleena Drive and Royal Doulton Drive
As in the past the work is required in order to provide the residents of the City of Toronto, North York District with the
highest quality of drinking water, by eliminating rust tubercules 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 #NY9880WS should be awarded to Cormar Contracting Ltd. for the cleaning and cement
mortar lining of existing cast iron water mains at various locations within the City of Toronto, North York District.
Contact Name and Telephone Numbers:
Mr. Mario Crognale, P. Eng., Director of Water and Sewer Operations, Telephone No.: (416)395-6219
Mr. Jack Graziosi, P. Eng., Works Engineer, Telephone No.: (416)395-6218
B.H. GutteridgeM.G. Thorne, P. Eng
Commissioner of Works and Emergency ServicesInterim Functional Lead
Water and Waste Water
