Addition and Renovations to Heron Park

Community Recreation Centre Contract No. 221-1999

Scarborough Highland Creek (Ward 16)

The Economic Development and Parks Committee recommends the adoption of the following joint report (September 20, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Tender issued for the Addition and Renovations to Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, in accordance with the specifications as required by the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department and to request the authority to issue a contract to the recommended bidder.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds are available in the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Capital Account-Heron Park Community Centre.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Tender Call No. 221-1999 for the Addition and Renovations to Heron Park Community Recreation Centre be awarded to M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd., in the amount of $6,527,000.00 including all taxes and charges, being the lowest Tender received.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Bid Committee, at its meeting held on September 13, 1999, opened the following Tenders for Tender Call No. 221-1999 for the Addition and Renovations to Heron Park Community Recreation Centre:

Price Complete, Including all

TendererCharges and Taxes

M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd.$6,527,000.00

Consolidated Canadian Contractors 1031644 Ontario Inc.$7,165,790.00

Carosi Construction Ltd.$7,757,500.00

Struct-Con Construction Ltd.$8,922,730.00

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The Tender documentation submitted by the recommended bidder has been reviewed by the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism 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 Addition and Renovations to Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, in accordance with specifications to M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd., being the lowest Tender received.

Contact Names:

Ms. Linda Kelland, Project Engineer, 396-4761; Mr. L.A. Pagano, P. Eng., Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, 392-7312.