May 6, 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 # 17-98, Phase II
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to award Contract # 17-98 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:
Funds are available in the 1998 Capital Budget under the former Scarborough Public Utilities Commission and included in
the Water and Wastewater Program for 1998.
Funds were also approved for the 1998 Budget under the former Scarborough Public Utilities Commission.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)Contract # 17-98 for the cleaning and cement mortar relining of cast iron water mains in the Scarborough District, be
awarded to Fer-Pal Construction Limited , for the Total Price of $1,718,522.72 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 16, 1998, the Commission Secretaries Office of the Corporate Support Division, Scarborough Office, opened the
following tenders for Contract #17-98:
| No. |
Tenderer
|
Total Price
$
|
| 1
|
Fer-Pal Construction Limited |
1,718,522.72
|
| 2
|
New Tide Investments Limited |
1,937,016.72
|
| 3
|
Main Rehabilitation Company |
1,951,184.59
|
| 4
|
Spiniello Construction Company |
NO BID SUBMITTED
|
Representatives of the Scarborough District Water Construction and Maintenance Department have reviewed the low bid
tender submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Limited. 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.
There were no irregularities in the prices submitted.
Comments and Justification:
This project is the second 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. The location of the area to be relined in this second phase is encompassed by Victoria Park Ave
easterly to Birchmount Rd and from St. Clair Ave northerly to Eglinton Ave.
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 iron deposits 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 #17-98 should be awarded to Fer-Pal Construction Limited 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
or
Mr. Louie Magurno, C.E.T.
Contract Administrator
Telephone No.: (416) 285-2012
B.H. GutteridgeM.G. Thorne, P. Eng
CommissionerInterim Functional Lead
Works and Emergency ServicesWater and Waste Water
