Contract No. T-24-98:

Resurfacing of City of Toronto Roads

at Three Locations.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (June 22, 1998) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, Works and Emergency Services Department:

Purpose:

To award a contract for the resurfacing of Toronto roads at three locations.

Funding Source:

The total project cost is estimated to be $3,135,207.28 and is summarized as follows:

(1)Bid Price Amount $2,855,207.28

(2)Other costs (estimate):280,000.00

(a) quality control testing;

(b) traffic signage and pavement markings; and

(c) bicycle-proof catch basin frames and covers.____________

Total project cost $3,135,207.28

Funding for this project has been approved by Council and is available in Capital Account No.C-TR396, City-Road Resurfacing. The Treasurer has previously certified that financing can be provided under the updated Debt and Financial Obligation limit and that it falls within corporate debt guidelines.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Contract No. T-24-98 for the resurfacing of City of Toronto roads at three locations be awarded to D. Crupi and Sons Limited which submitted the lowest price bid in the amount of $2,855,207.28; and

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

Comments:

On June 17, 1998, the Bid Committee opened tenders for:

Contract No. T-24-98Resurfacing of City of Toronto Roads at Three Locations:

Name $ Amount

D. Crupi and Sons Limited2,855,207.28

Grascan Construction Ltd./Torbridge Construction Ltd.2,971,390.00

Gazzola Paving Limited3,023,563.20

Pave-Al Limited and Orlando Corporation3,038,378.21

Osler Paving Ltd.3,054,755.31

Warren Bitulithic Limited3,126,800.55

Graham Bros. Construction Ltd. 3,264,489.10

Brennan Paving and Construction Ltd.3,308,761.79

Sentinel Paving and Construction Ltd.3,426,961.49

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.

The tender documents submitted by the recommended bidder have been reviewed by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, and were found to be in conformance with the tender requirements. The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services concurs with the recommendation made.

Scope of Work:

This contract includes crack repairs, scarifying, grinding, concrete repairs, catch basins, and asphalt overlay on the following roads:

(1)Eglinton Avenue - Martin Grove Road to The East Mall;

(2)Kipling Avenue - Rexdale Boulevard to West Humber Boulevard; and

(3)Victoria Park Avenue - Patrick Boulevard to Finch Avenue.

Conclusion:

This report requests authority to execute a contract for Contract No. T-24-98 in accordance with specifications to D. Crupi and Sons Limited which submitted the lowest price bid for this contract.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Mr. R. Burlie, P. Eng., Manager of Resurfacing, Construction Branch, Metro Hall Office, 392-8322.