Contract No. T-25-98:

Prince Edward Viaduct - Don Section, Span 4

Cleaning, Painting and Repair of Structural Steel.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (March 26, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation:

Purpose:

To award a contract for the cleaning, painting and repair of the structural steel on the Prince Edward Viaduct.

Funding Source:

The total project cost is estimated to be $2,719,932.74, of which approximately $1,000,000.00 is recoverable from the Toronto Transit Commission. The cost is summarized as follows:

(1)Bid Price Amount $2,458,412.74

(2)(a) Design29,000.00

(b) Construction supervision, 28 weeks @ $5,090.00/week (estimate)142,520.00

(3)Other costs (estimate):90,000.00

(a) quality control testing and monitoring; and

(b) construction access and signs.

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Total project cost $2,719,932.74

The Capital Budget for the City of Toronto, which includes this project, is scheduled to be approved by Council at its meeting on April 29, 1998. However, this report is scheduled to be submitted to Council at its meeting on May 13, 1998, after the budget has been approved. At that time, if approved, funding will be available in Capital Account No. C-TR055, Bridge Reconstruction Program. The Treasurer certifies that financing can be provided under the updated Debt and Financial Obligation Limit and that it falls within Corporate Debt Guidelines.

Recommendations:

Subject to this project being included in the approved 1998 Capital Works Program, it is recommended that:

(1)Contract No. T-25-98,for the cleaning, painting and repair of structural steel on the Prince Edward Viaduct,be awarded to C. H. Heist Ltd. who submitted the lowest price bid in the amount of $2,458,412.74; and

(2)the appropriate City of Toronto officials be directed to take necessary action to give effect thereto.

Comments:

On March 26, 1998, the City Clerk's Department opened tenders for:

Contract No. T-25-98Prince Edward Viaduct - Don Section, Span 4

Cleaning, Painting and Repair of Structural Steel

NumberName $ Amount

4C. H. Heist Ltd.2,458,412.74

3Harrison-Muir Limited and H. M. Aquablast Limited2,465,998.24

5Clarke and Company Contractors Ltd.2,991,178.58

2383941 Ontario Limited, O/A Dayson Sandblasting Services and 3,570,813.63

Coatings

1Norlag Coatings Limited3,579,793.07

Tenders Nos. 1, 4 and 5 contained minor errors in the extension of the unit prices. The revised figures are shown above.

The award is subject to receipt of a favourable report from the Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office regarding working conditions and wages of the recommended contractor and his sub-contractors, and also from the Treasurer regarding the surety company which issued the Bid Bond and Agreement to Bond.

Scope of Work:

The work in this contract consists of cleaning, painting and repair of the structural steel in the fourth span of the Prince Edward Viaduct. To date we have completed the cleaning, painting and repair of three of the five spans of this structure.

Conclusion:

Contract No. T-25-98 should be awarded to C. H. Heist Ltd. who submitted the lowest price bid for this Contract.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Mr. M. Chung, P. Eng., Manager of Structures, Metro Hall Office , 392-8311.