HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-13-009 - T12-083 -Thermostatic Mixing ValvesREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
2013-02-04
SUBMITTED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 7214
PREPARED BY:
Steve Rudak, Buyer, 7213
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: 2013-01-16
REPORT NO.:
FCS-13-009
SUBJECT:
T12-083 Thermostatic Mixing Valves
RECOMMENDATION:
Marks Supply, Kitchener,
That Tender T12-083 Thermostatic Mixing Valves, be awarded to
Ontario,
at their tendered price of $251,475., plus H.S.T. of $32,691.75, for a total of
$284,166.75 for one (1) year with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month
terms.
BACKGROUND:
Thermostatic mixing valves have been provincially legislated to control the temperature output
of water heaters.
This Tender is based on fixed unit prices and the actual spend will depend on budget
availability.
The estimated average annual spend over the past three (3) years was $196,512.
The cost of the thermostatic mixing valves isrecovered as they are sold and installed with water
heaters.
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 seventeen (17) interested parties, and by the closing date of Thursday January 3, 2013, four
(4) tenders had been received.
The following tenders were received:
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Bid Price
Marks Supply Kitchener ON $284,166.75 *
Yorkwest Plumbing Supply Inc. Woodbridge ON $287,726.25
Desco Plumbing & Heating Supply Kitchener ON $287,726.25
Emco Corporation Kitchener ON $287,726.25
Thermostatic mixing valve prices have increased four percent (4%) from the previous contract.
The quotation was reviewed by B. Nash, Manager of Customer Relations, who concurs with the
above recommendation.
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:
The valves will be placed in an inventory holding account and charged out as issued to Utilities.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not applicable
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate
Services
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