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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-17-039 - T17-035 Construction MaterialTesting REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: 2017-02-27 SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Palmer, Director of Supply Services 519-741-2200 ext. 7214 PREPARED BY: Adam Buchholtz, Buyer, 519-741-2200 ext. 7217 WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A DATE OF REPORT: 2017-02-10 REPORT NO.: FCS-17-039 SUBJECT: T17-035 Construction Material Testing ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That Tender T17-035 Construction Material Testing, be awarded to Amec Foster Wheeler, Cambridge, Ontario, at their tendered price of $78,564.06, plus H.S.T. of $11,101.44, for a total of $89,665.50, for a one (1) year term, with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms. BACKGROUND: Quality control of contractor supplied and placed material on City of Kitchener Construction projects is maintained through regular testing of materials including granular, asphalt and concrete material as well as compaction testing. This tender supports internal reconstruction works, the road rehabilitation program and the sidewalk infill program across all city wards. The average annual spend over the past two (2) years was $82,918.89, before taxes. The actual spend will depend on the level of activity throughout the term of the contract. REPORT: Tenders were advertised publicly on the City of Kitchener website and the Internet through the Ontario Public Buyers Electronic Tendering Information System. Documents were downloaded by sixteen (16) interested parties and by the closing date of Tuesday February 7, 2017, thirteen (13) tenders had been received. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 1. viii. - 1 The following tenders were received: Bid Price Amec Foster Wheeler Cambridge ON $ 89,665.50 * Englobe Corp. Stratford ON $ 90,032.75 Golder Associates Ltd. Mississauga ON $ 94,631.85 WSP Canada Inc. Markham ON $ 98,185.70 Peto MacCallum Ltd. Kitchener ON $105,903.60 DST Consulting Engineers Inc. Waterloo ON $114,830.60 GHD Limited Waterloo ON $121,757.50 Stantec Consulting Ltd. Waterloo ON $171,436.82 Sirati and Partners Consultants Ltd. Vaughan ON $189,060.00 SNC-Lavalin GEM Ontario Inc. Vaughan ON $193,552.05 Sola Engineering Inc. Vaughan ON $210,117.85 Terraprobe Inc. Brampton ON $354,904.75 Toronto Inspection Ltd. Markham ON $829,644.87 The tender was reviewed by C. Spere, Manager Engineering Construction and A. Buchholtz, Buyer who concurs with the above recommendation. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding will be provided through various capital accounts which are specific to the job where testing has occurred or is required. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER: Not applicable ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate Services 1. viii. - 2