500 mm New Toronto Standby Forcemain

on Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street,

New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard -

Contract No. MW9807WP

The Works and Utilities Committee reports having awarded the contract as recommended in the following joint report (August 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in accordance with By-law No.57-1998, the Interim Purchasing By-law, as amended; and having directed that such report be forwarded to Council for information:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to award Contract No. MW9807WP for the construction of a 500 mm New Toronto standby forcemain on Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street from New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard.

Source of Funds:

This project is included in the approved 1998-2002 Water and Wastewater Services Division, Capital Works Program. Funds are available in the appropriate account for this project.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Contract No. MW9807WP for the construction of a 500 mm New Toronto standby forcemain on Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street from New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard be awarded to Timbel Limited, for the Total Lump Sum Price of $1,524,683.00 including the Goods and Services Tax and a Schedule of Prices Allowance of $30,000.00 for potential additional work;

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

(3)this report be forwarded to the next meeting of Council for information.

Council Reference/Background/History:

On July 29, 1998, the Bid Committee opened the following tenders for Contract No. MW9807WP:

All Total Lump Sum Prices tendered include a contingency allowance of $30,000.00, as specified, for potential additional work.

Alsi Contracting Ltd. offered a credit alternative of $70,000.00 which does not impact on the ranking of the low tenderer and was therefore not considered further for purposes of tender award.

The low tenderer, Timbel Limited (Timbel), has offered a credit alternative of $6,000.00 which does not impact on the ranking of the bidders. Accordingly, the credit will be reviewed in detail following award of contract and if found acceptable will reduce the tendered Lump Sum Price of the contract.

Representatives of the Works and Emergency Services Department have met and reviewed the tender with the lowest tenderer, Timbel. Works and Emergency Services staff are satisfied that this company fully understands the contractual requirements and has the capacity to carry out the work as specified.

The Fair Wage and Labour Trades Office has advised that Timbel and the named subcontractor maintain wage rates, working conditions, and contractual agreements conforming to City of Toronto requirements.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has approved the proposed bonding company.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The project is required to provide system security. It will replace an existing 30-year-old standby forcemain which is structurally unsound and therefore not available for use in an emergency. The existing forcemain also does not have the capacity to handle present flows.

Conclusion:

It is recommended that Contract No. MW9807WP for the construction of a 500 mm New Toronto Standby Forcemain on Morrison Street and Thirteenth Street from New Toronto Pumping Station to Lake Shore Boulevard be awarded to the lowest tenderer, Timbel Limited.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Mr. A. Pagnanelli, P.Eng.,

Senior Project Engineer, Management & Technical Services Division

Phone: (416) 392-8245; Fax: (416) 392-4594

E-mail: anthony_pagnanelli@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca.