August 18, 1998
TO:Works & Utilities Committee
FROM:Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
SUBJECT:New Toronto Standby Forcemain, 500 mm Forcemain on Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street from New
Toronto Pumping Station To Lake Shore Boulevard, Contract MW9807WP
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to award Contract MW9807WP for the construction of a 500 mm New Toronto standby
forcemain on Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street from New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard.
Source of Funds:
This project is included in the approved 1998-2002 Water and Wastewater Services Division, Capital Works Program.
Funds are available in the appropriate account for this project.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)Contract MW9807WP for the construction of a 500 mm New Toronto standby forcemain on Morrison Street and
Thirteenth Street from New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard, be awarded to Timbel Limited, for the
Total Lump Sum Price of $1,524,683.00 including the Goods and Services Tax and a Schedule of Prices Allowance of
$30,000.00 for potential additional work;
(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and
(3) this report be forwarded to the next meeting of Council for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
On July 29, 1998, the Bid Committee opened the following tenders for Contract MW9807WP:
|
Tenderer |
Total Lump
Sum Price
$ |
| Timbel Limited |
1,524,683.00 |
| Alsi Contracting Ltd. |
1,767,000.00 |
| Clearway Construction Inc. |
2,034,000.00 |
| Daimerson Construction Co. Ltd. |
2,133,621.37 |
| Dagmar Construction Inc. |
2,336,000.00 |
| Dom-Meridian Construction Ltd. |
2,700,000.00 |
| 332573 Ontario Limited
O/A Comer Construction |
3,085,000.00 |
All total lump sum prices tendered include a contingency allowance of $30,000.00, as specified, for potential additional
work.
Alsi Contracting Ltd. offered a credit alternative of $70,000.00 which does not impact on the ranking of the low tenderer
and was therefore not considered further for purposes of tender award.
The low tenderer, Timbel Limited (Timbel) has offered a credit alternative of $6,000.00 which does not impact on the
ranking of the bidders. Accordingly, the credit will be reviewed in detail following award of contract and if found
acceptable will reduce the tendered Lump Sum Price of the contract.
Representatives of the Works and Emergency Services Department have met and reviewed the tender with the lowest
tenderer, Timbel. Works and Emergency Services staff are satisfied that this company fully understands the contractual
requirements and has the capacity to carry out the work as specified.
The Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office has advised that Timbel and the named subcontractor maintain wage rates,
working conditions, and contractual agreements conforming to City of Toronto requirements.
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has approved the proposed bonding company.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The project is required to provide system security. It will replace an existing 30 year old standby forcemain which is
structurally unsound and therefore not available for use in an emergency. The existing forcemain also does not have the
capacity to handle present flows.
Conclusion
It is recommended that Contract MW9807WP for the construction of a 500 mm New Toronto Standby Forcemain on
Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street from New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard be awarded to the
lowest tenderer Timbel Limited.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Mr. A. Pagnanelli, P.Eng.,
Senior Project Engineer, Management & Technical Services Division
Telephone No.: (416) 392-8245
Fax No. : (416) 392-4594
e-mail: anthony_pagnanelli@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca
T.G. Denes, P.Eng.W. Liczyk
Executive Director of Technical ServicesCommissioner of Finance
B.H. Gutteridge
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
