HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-13-167 - T13-073 - Architectural HardwareREPORT TO:
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Committee of the Whole
2013 -10 -28
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Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 519- 741 -2200
ext. 7214
Rudy Kruppa, Buyer, 519- 741 -2200 ext. 7217
N/A
2013 -10 -21
FCS -13 -167
T13 -073 Architectural Hardware
That Tender T13 -073 Architectural Hardware, be awarded to Great Lakes Architectural
Hardware, Kitchener, Ontario, at their tendered price of $114,777.60, plus H.S.T. of
$14,921.09, for a total of $129,698.69, with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12)
month terms.
BACKGROUND:
The City requires various architectural hardware supplies (doors, door frames, hinges, locks,
levers, etc.) for repairs at various City buildings.
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 thirteen (13) interested parties and by the closing date of Thursday August 15, 2013, three
(3) tenders had been received.
The following tenders were received:
Great Lakes Architectural Hardware Inc. Kitchener ON
William Knell & Company Ltd. Kitchener ON
Cote Lock Service Kitchener ON
Rid Prim
$129,698.69
$146,378.00
$151,300.05
The tender was reviewed by D. Hanby, Supervisor, Facilities Management, who concurs with
the above recommendation.
The price for Architectural Hardware has decreased 15% from the previous contract.
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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 various operating accounts.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Potential vendors are informed of bid opportunities through the public posting of bid documents
as outlined in the City's Purchasing By -Law. Vendors, local media and the general public are
informed of purchasing recommendations to Council through the public reports which are
included with the Council agenda the week prior to the Council meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate
Services
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