Reconstruction of Pavements, Sidewalks and Curbs

on Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street

- Contract No. 59696, Tender No. 20-1998.

 The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following joint report (May 1, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:

 Purpose:

 The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the tender issued for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street in accordance with specifications as required by the Works and Emergency Services Department, and to request the authority to issue a contract to the recommended bidder.

 Funding Sources:

 The total cost of this work, in the amount of $ 1,217,308.50 including all taxes and charges, has been accommodated within the 1998 Capital Budget - Sidewalk Reconstruction - Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street, Account No. 291810-39220-76911-291812, Pavements and Curbs Reconstruction - Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street, Account No. 292810-39220-76911-292812, and Accounts Receivable Account No. 1000-39111-107799.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that Contract No. 59696, Tender No. 20-1998, for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street be awarded to Tito Construction Limited in the total amount of $1,217,308.50 including all taxes and charges, being the lowest tender received.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 The Bid Committee, at its meeting held on April 22, 1998, opened the following tenders for Contract No. 59696, Tender No. 20-1998, for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street:

 Tenderer Price Complete

Including All Charges and Taxes

 Tito Construction Limited$ 1,217,308.50

Ferma Road Construction Limited $ 1,249,443.00

GM Sansalone Engineering Inc. $ 1,297.320.00

Gazzola Paving Limited $ 1,395,896.86

Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd. $ 1,653,704.00

Il Duca Construction Inc. $ 1,688,112.85

 The tender prices have been checked and no mathematical errors were found.

 Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

 The tender documentation submitted by the recommended bidder has been reviewed by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and was found to be in conformance with the tender requirements. The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services concurs with the recommendation made.

 The Manager, Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office, has reported favourably on the firm recommended.

 Conclusions:

 This report requests authority to issue a contract for the reconstruction of pavements, sidewalks and curbs on Bay Street, Orde Street and Murray Street in the Toronto Downtown Ward, in accordance with specifications, to Tito Construction Limited at the tender price quoted, being the lowest tender received.

 Contact Name:

 Mr. Lou Pagano, Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Division, 392-7312.