October 27, 1999

To: Administration Committee

From: Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Subject: Quotations for Ten Snow Blowers

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Request for Quotation for the supply and delivery of Ten Detachable Snow Blowers to be mounted on existing articulated loaders used for snow removal throughout the City, in accordance with specifications, as required by the Corporate Services Department, Fleet Management Services Division and to request authority to issue a purchase order to the recommended bidder.

Source of Funds:

Funds in the amount of $1,109,209.50 including all taxes and charges have been provided for in the Consolidated Vehicle Equipment Reserve Account.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the quotation submitted by Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. be accepted for the supply and delivery of Ten Detachable Snow Blowers to be mounted on existing articulated loaders used for snow removal throughout the City, in accordance with specifications, as required by the Corporate Services Department, Fleet Management Services Division, at a total price of $1,109,209.50 including all taxes and charges, being the lowest quotation received.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Thirty-one (31) firms were invited to submit bids: three (3) bids were received as summarized below for the supply and delivery of Ten Detachable Snow Blowers to be mounted on existing articulated loaders used for snow removal throughout the City, in accordance with specifications, as required by the Corporate Service Department, Fleet Management Services Division.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justifications:

The following is a summary of prices for Quotation No. 6026-99-01875 for the supply and delivery of Ten Detachable Snow Blowers to be mounted on existing articulated loaders:

Firm Name Total Price Including All Taxes and Charges:

Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. $1,109,209.50

Viking Cives Ltd. $1,126,858.55

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd. $1,575,750.70

The Corporate Services Department, Fleet Management Services Division has reviewed these quotations with the Works and Emergency Services Department, Transportation Services Division, who concurs with the recommendation made.

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

Conclusion:

This report requests authority to issue a purchase order for the supply and delivery of Ten Detachable Snow Blowers to be mounted on existing articulated loaders used for snow removal throughout the City, in accordance with specifications, as required by the Corporate Services Department, Fleet Management Services Division, to Joe Johnson Equipment Inc., being the lowest Quotation received.

Contact Name: Contact Name:

L.A. Pagano S. Burrows

Director Director

Purchasing and Materials Management Fleet Management Services

Tel. (416) 392-7312 Tel. (416) 392-7791

W.A. Liczyk B. Glover

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services