Contract No. Y9808-369-2: Pavement Reconstruction

at Various Locations - York District.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports having:

(1)approved the following report (July 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and

(2)directed that a copy thereof be forwarded to Council for information:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to award Contract No. Y9808-369-2, Pavement Reconstruction at Various Locations within the City of Toronto, York District.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Status:

Funds are available in the following accounts:

Approved 1998 Capital Works Program - Transportation$1,150,000.00

Approved 1998 Operating Program for Lead Services$ 175,000.00

Approved 1997 Capital Works Program in Account No. C97-W923$ 50,000.00

Total$1,375,000.00

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Contract No. Y9808-369-2, Pavement Reconstruction at Various Locations, be awarded to the lowest bidder, Ferma Road Construction, for the total price of $1,338,500.45, including Goods and Services Tax; and

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

Council Reference/Background History:

On June 24, 1998, the City of Toronto Bid Committee received and opened tenders for pavement reconstruction on streets as shown in Appendix I (attached) within the York District.

Seven firms submitted bids as follows:

Representatives of the Department of Works and Emergency Services have reviewed the low bid tender submitted by Ferma Road Construction. We are satisfied that this company has met the contractual requirements as set out in the tender document and has the capability to carry out the work as specified.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

This project is part of the pavement improvement program within the York District for the 1998 fiscal year. In conjunction with the pavement reconstruction, the contract includes the replacement of lead water services within the right-of-way, reconstruction of deteriorated concrete curbs and sidewalks, and two pinch points on Ava Road. The total estimated cost of this contract, plus engineering inspection during construction, is $1,375,000.00.

Conclusions:

It is concluded that Contract No. Y9808-369-2, Pavement Reconstruction at Various Locations, should be awarded to the lowest bidder Ferma Road Construction.

Contact Name:

Mr. Chi H. Ng, Director of Professional Services, 394-2648, Fax: 394-2888.

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Appendix 1

Contract No. Y9808-369-2

Pavement Reconstruction - Various Locations

(*) trench restoration only