Construction of Harbourfront Fire Station,
339 Queen's Quay West - Project No. 880004FD,
Tender No. 148-1998 (Downtown)
The Corporate Services Committee recommends the adoption of the following report
(February1, 1999) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer:
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to advise the results of the Tender issued for the construction of
Harbourfront Fire Station at 339 Queen's Quay West, in accordance with specifications as
required by the Corporate Services Department and to request the authority to issue a contract
to the recommended bidder.
Source of Funds:
The Works and Emergency Services Department has sufficient financial authority for this
project.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Project No. 880004FD, Tender No. 148-1998 for the construction of
Harbourfront Fire Station at 339 Queen's Quay West be awarded to the lowest bidder, M.
J.Dixon Construction Ltd. in the amount of $3,647,625.00 including all taxes and charges.
Council Reference/Background History:
The Bid Committee, at its meeting held on December 2, 1998, opened the following tenders
for Project No. 880004FD, Tender No. 148-1998, for the construction of Harbourfront Fire
Station at 339 Queen's Quay West as summarized below:
Price Complete
Including All Charges
Tendererand Taxes
M. J. Dixon Construction Ltd.$3,647,625.00
Derbtile Construction Inc.$3,769,000.00
Torcom Construction Inc.$3,780,000.00*
Frank Pellegrino General Contracting Ltd.$3,800,000.00
Maystar General Contractors Inc.$3,850,000.00
Granville Constructors$3,990,000.00
Bondfield Construction Co. (1983) Ltd.$4,188,000.00
*Tender price corrected for mathematical error. Purchasing and Materials Management has
verified that the mathematical error was corrected.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The Tender documentation submitted by the recommended bidder has been reviewed by the
Commissioner of Corporate Services and was found to be in conformance with the Tender
requirements. The Commissioner of Corporate Services 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 contract for the construction of Harbourfront Fire
Station at 339 Queen's Quay West, in accordance with specifications to M. J. Dixon
Construction Ltd. being the lowest Tender received.
Contact Name:
L. A. Pagano
Director
Purchasing and Materials Management
Telephone: 392-7312
