HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-11-163 - E11-059 - Consultant Services - Bramm Streeet
REPORT TO:
Carla Ladd
DATE OF MEETING:
2011-08-18
SUBMITTED BY:
Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 2214
PREPARED BY:
Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
9
DATE OF REPORT:
2011-08-15
REPORT NO.:
FCS-11-163
SUBJECT:
E11-059 – Consultant Services – Bramm Street Yards
Parking Development
RECOMMENDATION:
That Expression of Interest E11-059, Consultant Services – Bramm Street Yards Parking
, Kitchener, Ontario
Development, be awarded to MTE Consultants Inc. at their estimated fee
of $$55,250.00., plus H.S.T. of $7,182.50., for a total of $62,432.50, based on a satisfactory
contract being negotiated and an upset fee being established; and further,
That the Director of Supply Services be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the
City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
The Bramm St Yards are being developed for surface parking to satisfy a growing need for
longer term parking being generated by the growth of businesses in the Warehouse District.
Redevelopment of the Tannery, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Medicine and most
recently the Perimeter Development, as well as existing businesses in the area, have all
generated more parking than what can be developed on site or is available in surrounding
surface parking lots.
The use of the Bramm St Yards for parking on an interim basis will address an immediate need
as well as provide a return on investment once the initial capital construction costs are paid
down. The first phase of parking development in the area north of Bramm St is expected to be
in use for 3 to 5 years, while the second phase of parking development in the area south of
Bramm St is expected to be in use for 5 to 7 years. Both areas will eventually be redeveloped.
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 J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning, and L. Gordon, Director of Supply
Services.
Expressions of interest were advertised publicly on the City of Kitchener website and on the
internet through the Ontario Public Buyers Association Electronic Tendering Information System
relative to this project. Documents were downloaded by twenty-eight (28) interested parties,
and by the closing date of Tuesday July 12th, 2011, five (5) responses had been received.
The Review Committee met on Thursday August 11th, 2011, to review the submissions. The
Committee elected to award the project to MTE Consultants Inc., Kitchener, Ontario.
The Committee rated consultants on the following criteria:
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Evaluation of Project Manager
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Completeness of the Proposal
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Qualifications/Expertise
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Variety & Quality of Disciplines In House/In Consortium
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Past Performance
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Knowledge of the City (re: this area)
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Cost
A listing of the responding parties follows for your reference:
AECOM Markham, ON
MTE Consultants Inc. Kitchener, ON
Stantec Markham, ON
Walter Fedy Partnership Kitchener, ON
Exp Services Inc Cambridge, 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 Group – 52000660 – Bramm St. Surface Parking
Development
Financial Report is attached.
Budget estimate is $60,000.
* Surplus funds will remain in this account to be used for Phase 2 construction.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not Applicable
Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate
Services
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: