HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-12-065 - Q12-015 Sewer Safety Cross Bore Inspection ProgramREPORT TO:
Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
2012-04-23
SUBMITTED BY:Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 2214
PREPARED BY:
Steve Rudak, Buyer, 2213
WARD(S) INVOLVED:ALL
DATE OF REPORT:2012-04-02
REPORT NO.:
FCS-12-065
SUBJECT:
Q12-015 Sewer Safety Cross Bore Inspection Program
RECOMMENDATION:
1010360
That Quotation Q12-015 Sewer Safety Cross Bore Inspection Program, be awarded to
Ont Inc o/a G-Tel Engineering, London, Ontario,
at their quoted price of $100,770., plus
H.S.T. of $13,100.10, for a total of $113,870.10.
BACKGROUND:
With the introduction of the trenchless technologies for use in installing underground utilities,
such as gas main and services, comes the inherent risk that other utilities and underground
structures may be damaged in the process. Trenchless technologies typically used in the
installation of gas mains and services include Horizontal Directional Drills and Pneumatic
Piercing Tools (aka torpedo, bullet….).
The risk specifically associated with the Sewer Cross Bore Maintenance and Inspection
Program is when the gas main or service is installed by trenchless technologies methods and
partially or completely pierces a sewer service. This in turn blocks the flow of effluent from
leaving the building and in response to this blockage the property owner or their plumbing
contractor attempts to unblock the obstruction by some abrasive means. These methods could
result in damage or even a failure in the gas piping, which could result in the release of gas into
the sewer line, quickly migrating to the attached building(s).
As a response to a number of incidents, primarily in the United States, the Technical Standards
and Safety Authority has issued an amendment to the Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code
Adoption Document to have gas distribution companies, such as the City of Kitchener, to
address the problem of potential Sewer Cross Bores.
REPORT:
The quotation was advertised publicly on the City of Kitchener website and the Internet through
the Ontario Public Buyers Electronic Tendering Information System. Documents were
downloaded by fourteen (14) interested parties, and by the closing date of Wednesday March
21, 2012 one (1) quotation had been received.
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The quotation was reviewed by L. Jones, Utilities Engineer, who elected to award the project to
1010360 Ont Inc o/a G-Tel Engineering, London, Ontario.
The following quotation was received: Bid Price
1010360 Ont Inc o/a G-Tel Engineering London ON $113,870.10
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 operational accounts
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not applicable
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate
Services
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