Contract No. T-37-98:

Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway High Mast Lighting

Installation--Windermere Avenue to Dufferin Street.

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 replacement of lighting on the Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway from 12 metres west of Windermere Avenue to 50 metres west of Dufferin Street.

Funding Source:

The total project cost is estimated to be $2,500,183.75 and is summarized as follows:

(1)Bid Price Amount $1,684,183.75

(2)Construction supervision, 20 weeks at $3,800.00 per week (estimate)76,000.00

(3)Other costs (estimate):740,000.00

(a) quality control testing;

(b) traffic control;

(c) materials; and

(d) miscellaneous.

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Total project cost $2,500,183.75

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. Funding is currently available in Capital Account No. C-TR180, F. G. Gardiner Repairs, Parkway to Humber. 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-37-98, for the installation of high mast lighting on the F. G. Gardiner Expressway from 12 metres west of Windermere Avenue to 50 metres west of Dufferin Street, be awarded to Guild Electric Limited who submitted the lowest price bid in the amount of $1,684,183.75; and

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

Comments:

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

Contract No. T-37-98F. G. Gardiner Expressway Installation of High Mast Lighting 12 metres west of Windermere Avenue to 50 metres west of Dufferin Street

NumberName $ Amount

 4Guild Electric Limited1,684,183.75

1Fellmore Electrical Contractors Ltd.1,750,656.61

3Black and McDonald Ltd.1,781,163.82

2Stacey Electric Ltd.1,957,554.41

5BFC Traffic Technology2,192,726.39

Tender No. 4 contained a minor error in the calculation of the Goods and Services Tax. The revised figure is shown above. Tender No. 5 contained minor errors in the extension of the unit prices. The revised figure is 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 includes the furnishing of all necessary labour, supervision, equipment and services to complete the installation of the electrical system for high mast and conventional lighting on the F. G. Gardiner Expressway from 12 metres west of Windermere Avenue to 50 metres west of Dufferin Street. Materials for this contract will be supplied under Contract No. T-68-92, which was previously awarded as a long-term supply contract for expressway lighting hardware. The estimated cost for these materials is $670,000.00, and is included in AOther Costs@ in the section of this report, entitled AFunding Source@.

Conclusion:

Contract No. T-37-98 should be awarded to Guild Electric Limited who submitted the lowest price bid for this Contract.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

 Mr. B. I. Craig, P. Eng., Manager of Roads, Metro Hall Office, 392-8312.