HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-11-079 - E11-018 - Consultant Services - Building VibrationREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
2011-04-18
SUBMITTED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 2214
PREPARED BY:
Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services
WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9
DATE OF REPORT: 2011-04-08
REPORT NO.:
FCS-11-079
SUBJECT:
E11-018 – Consultant Services – Building Vibration
Monitoring – Halls Lane Reconstruction
RECOMMENDATION:
That Expression of Interest E11-018, Consultant Services – Building Vibration Monitoring - Halls
OZA Inspections Ltd., Grimsby, Ontario
Lane Reconstruction, be awarded to at their
estimated fee of $45,259.50, including contingency fee of $4,114.50, plus corrected H.S.T.
amount of $5,883.73, for a total of $51,143.23, based on a satisfactory contract being
negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further,
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City
Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
The Halls Lane reconstruction project has been initiated to address the infrastructure issues
which currently exist. The infrastructure along Halls Lane has generally reached the end of its
useful life and requires full replacement. The project scope includes the reconstruction of all
underground services (sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain) as well as sanitary and
water service connections to the property line. The asphalt roadway will also be reconstructed.
Many of the existing buildings along Halls Lane are situated on the property line and date back
to the late 1800’s. In order to assess the effectiveness of the Contractor’s building support
method and to reduce the risk of building damage, the City wishes to monitor vibration
generated by construction equipment caused by working in proximity to foundations. The scope
of these services includes vibration monitoring of construction operations that may cause
excessive vibration including commentary on the impact of vibration levels. Due to the
specialized nature of the assignments, this tender and the displacement monitoring tender (E11-
019) were requested separately to increase the number of potential bidders.
Construction from Gaukel Street to Benton Street is expected to occur from April to November
of 2011. Phases 2 (Victoria to Gaukel) and 3 (Benton to Eby) are expected to occur in 2012
and 2013 respectively.
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REPORT:
In accordance with Chapter 170 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the Selection of
Professional Services/Consultants, a Consultant’s Review Committee was established
consisting of S. Allen, Manager, Engineering Design and Approvals, K. Mick, Design and
Approvals Engineer, J. Stevenson, Engineering Construction Project Manager, and L. Gordon,
Director of Supply Services.
Documents were forwarded to four (4) qualified parties, and by the closing date of Tuesday
March 29, 2011, two (2) responses had been received.
The Review Committee met on Thursday March 31, 2011, to review the submissions. The
Committee elected to award the project to OZA Inspections Ltd., Grimbsby, Ontario.
A listing of the responding parties follows for your reference:
OZA Inspections Ltd. Grimsby ON
Howe Gastmeier Chapnik Limited Mississauga ON
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Theme: Financial Management
Strategic Direction: Ensure responsible use of public funds within a supportive policy
framework.
The City of Kitchener’s purchasing policies and practices ensure openness, fairness and
transparency in the procurement of goods and services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding will be provided from internal order 7017, 79, 52000259 to 262, 52000020 to 23,
52000585 and 52000428 to 431
Financial Report is attached.
Budget estimate is $55,000.
Any surplus funds will be returned to Uncommitted (59500194) which are projects funded by
Sanitary Sewer (46%), Waterworks (31%) and Capital out of Current/Storm Water Management
(23%).
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not Applicable
Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate
Services
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
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