March 9, 1999
To:Corporate Services Committee
From:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Commissioner of Corporate Services
Subject:Quotations for Ten Truck Tractors
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Request for Quotation for the supply and delivery of ten Truck
Tractors used to transport refuse trailers from transfer stations to landfill sites, in accordance with specifications, as
required by the Department of Corporate Services, 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 $1,441,801.00 including all taxes and charges have been provided for in the Consolidated Vehicle
and Equipment Replacement Reserve.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the quotation submitted by Freightliner Mid-Ontario Ltd.. be accepted for the supply and delivery of
ten Truck Tractors used to transport refuse trailers from transfer stations to landfill sites, in accordance with specifications,
as required by the Department of Corporate Services, Fleet Management Services Division, at a total price of
$1,441,801.00 including all taxes and charges, being the lowest quotation received.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Thirty-eight(38) firms were invited to submit bids; four(4) bids were received as summarized below for the supply and
delivery of ten Truck Tractors used to transport refuse trailers from transfer stations to landfill sites, in accordance with
specifications, as required by the Department of Corporate Services, Fleet Management Services Division.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The following is a Summary of Prices for Quotation No. 6126-98-01322 for the supply and delivery of ten Truck Tractors.
FirmsTotal Price Including All Taxes and Charges
- Freightliner Mid-Ontario Ltd.$1,441,801.00
- Western Star Trucks Toronto$1,458,775.00
- Metro International Trucks Ltd.$1,462,800.00
- Toronto Truck Centre Ltd.$1,488,054.00
The Corporate Services Department, Fleet Management Services Division has reviewed these quotations with the Works
and Emergency Services Department, Solid Waste Management 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 Truck Tractors used to transport
refuse trailers from transfer stations to landfill site, in accordance with specifications, as required by the Corporate Services
Department, Fleet Management Services Division, to the lowest bidder, Freightliner Mid-Ontario Ltd.
Contact Name: Contact Name:
L.A. PaganoS. Burrows
DirectorDirector
Purchasing and Materials ManagementFleet Management Services
Telephone: 392-7312 Telephone: 392-7791
W.A. LiczykM. Rodrigues
Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerCommissioner of Corporate Services
