HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-12-121 - E13-056 - Prequalification of Roofing Contractors
REPORT TO: Jeff Willmer, Chief Administrative Office
DATE OF MEETING: 2013-07-18
SUBMITTED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 519-741-2200
ext. 7214
PREPARED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 519-741-2200
ext. 7214
WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: 2013-07-16
REPORT NO.: FCS-13-121
SUBJECT: E13-056 – Prequalification of Roofing Contractors
RECOMMENDATION:
That Expression of Interest E13-056 – Prequalification of Roofing Contractors, be awarded to
the following Companies:
Viana Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd. Toronto ON
Semple Gooder Toronto ON
Atlantic Roofers Ontario Ltd. Hamilton ON
Flynn Canada Ltd. Cambridge ON
Atlas-Apex Roofing Inc. Kitchener ON
BACKGROUND:
Further to Council’s approval of June 10, 2013, a prequalification process was initiated to select
five roofing contractors to be used on City projects for a period of three years, with an option to
renew for an additional two (2) one-year periods.
REPORT:
In accordance with Chapter 170 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the Prequalification of
Contractors, 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)
th
interested parties, and by the closing date of Friday June 14, 2013, fourteen (14) responses
had been received. The submissions were forwarded to IRC Building Sciences Group, London,
the City’s consultant for the project, for review and prequalification rating. A shortlist of five (5)
general contractors was selected.
A listing of the responding parties follows for your reference:
Semple Gooder Toronto ON
Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Cambridge ON
Nedlaw Roofing Limited Breslau ON
Trio Roofing Systems Inc. Brampton ON
Atlantic Roofers Ontario Ltd. Hamilton ON
Pollard Enterprises Ltd. Burlington ON
Atlas-Apex Roofing Etobicoke ON
Viana Roofing & Sheet Metal Limited Toronto ON
Nortex Roofing Ltd. Toronto ON
Flynn Canada Ltd. Cambridge ON
Alliance Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. Guelph ON
Roque Roofing Inc. Hamilton ON
Wm. Green Roofing Guelph ON
Solar Roofing Toronto 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:
There are no financial implications to the prequalification process. Tenders will be selected
from all seven prequalified firms for projects as they arise.
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