HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-14-001 - Region of Waterloo Tender CT2013-05 - Sign Blanks (Coop)
REPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:
2014-01-27
SUBMITTED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 519-741-2200
ext. 7214
PREPARED BY:
Ryan Scott, Buyer, 519-741-2200 ext.7216
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
N/A
DATE OF REPORT:
2013-12-02
REPORT NO.:
FCS-14-001
SUBJECT:
Region of Waterloo Tender No. CT2013-05 – Sign Blanks
(Co-operative)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City of Kitchener’s portion of the Region of Waterloo’s Tender No. CT2013-05 – Sign
Canadian Roadway Products, Toronto, Ontario
Blanks (Co-operative), be awarded to , for a
one (1) year term, with an option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month terms.
BACKGROUND:
Sign blanks are stamped out of galvanized steel or aluminum. They are available in variety of
industry standard sizes based on the application. The City’s internal sign shop applies a vinyl
overlay to create a finished sign.
This is a co-operative tender issued by the Region of Waterloo (Lead Agency) on behalf of the
Co-operative Purchasing Group of Waterloo Region (CPGWR). Participating agencies included:
Region of Waterloo and City of Kitchener.
The City of Kitchener’s portion of this co-operative contract is estimated at $33,407, for a one
(1) year period. Yearly increases will be based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index to the
nearest $0.05.
REPORT:
This Tender was advertised publicly on the Internet through the Region of Waterloo website and
the Ontario Public Buyers Associations, Electronic Tendering Information System.
The price for sign blanks has decreased 2% from the previous contract.
The tender was reviewed by B. Gracan, Supervisor of Traffic Operations, who concurs with the
above recommendation.
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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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