Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River

east of Scarlett Road, Structure Rehabilitation,

Contract No. T-30-99, Tender No. 145-1998

The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following joint report (December 17, 1998) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Tender issued for the structure rehabilitation on the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River in accordance with specifications as required by the Works and Emergency Services Department and to request authority to issue a contract to the recommended bidder.

Source of Funds:

The Works and Emergency Services Department=s 1999 - 2003 Capital Works Program Estimates includes an amount of $15,656,000.00 gross, $12,402,000.00 net under Project No. C-TR055, Bridge Reconstruction Program. Contract No. T-30-99 forms part of that program, and the estimated total project cost including contingencies and supervision is $2,255,600.00 gross, $1,898,300.00 net. Approximately $357,300.00 is recoverable from Bell Canada, Enbridge Consumers Gas and Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Contract No. T-30-99, Tender No. 145-1998, for the structure rehabilitation on the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River, east of Scarlett Road, be awarded to Soncin Construction Corporation in the total amount of $1,915,530.26 including all taxes and charges, being the lowest tender received; and

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

Council Reference:

The Bid Committee at its meeting held on November 10, 1998 opened the following tenders for Contract No. T-30-99, Tender No. 145-1998, for the rehabilitation of the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River:

Price Complete

Including All

TendererCharges and Taxes

Soncin Construction Corporation$1,915,530.26

Toronto Zenith Contracting Limited$1,982,032.16

Graham Bros. Construction Limited$2,117,737.29

Bridgecon Construction Ltd.$2,147,329.46

Grascan Construction Ltd./Torbridge Construction Ltd.$2,235,482.41

G. Tari Limited$2,244,912.86

Dagmar Construction Inc.$2,266,068.48

Brennan Paving & Construction Ltd.$2,279,112.10

Underground Services (1983) Ltd.$2,417,502.36

Tenders submitted by Soncin Construction Corporation, Dagmar Construction Inc., and Brennan Paving & Construction Ltd. contained minor errors in the extension of the unit prices. The revised figures are shown above.

Comments, Discussion and Justification:

Work in this contract comprises the rehabilitation of the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River. The work includes the replacement of pavement surface, concrete deck and supporting beams, the repair and modification of the pier and abutments, and the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle path below the structure.

This length of the Humber River is classified as a warm water fish habitat as defined by the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Work above or within the watercourse is governed by the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority guidelines which state that Ano watercourse disturbances are permitted between April 1st and June 30th.@ In order that all protection for the river be installed prior to the April 1st deadline, and to ensure the work is completed within the 1999 construction season, it is imperative that this tender be approved at the February 2nd, 1999 meeting of Council, simultaneously with the approval of the 1999-2003 capital budget; Contract No. T-30-99 forms part of the Bridge Reconstruction Program, Project No. C-TR055.

The tender document submitted by the recommended bidder has been reviewed by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, and was found to be in conformance with the tender requirements.

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

Conclusion:

This report requests authority to issue a contract for the rehabilitation of the Lawrence Avenue Bridge over the Humber River in accordance with specifications to Soncin Construction Corporation who submitted the lowest price bid for this Contract.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

M. Chung, P. Eng.

Manager, Structures and Expressways

Metro Hall Office

Telephone: 392-8341