HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-14-165 - Demolition of 123 Duke St
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: 2014-09-15
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: 10
DATE OF REPORT: 2014-09-03
REPORT NO.: FCS-14-165
SUBJECT: Demolition of 123 Duke Street East
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Demolition of 123 Duke Street East, be awarded to Kieswetter Demolition Inc.,
Waterloo, Ontario, at their quoted price of $24,356.75, plus H.S.T. of $3,166.38, for a total
of $27,523.13.
BACKGROUND:
Building staff issued An Order to Remedy and Unsafe Building at 123 Duke Street East,
Kitchener, in November 2013 due to a fire inside a single detached dwelling. The Order
required the owner to repair the fire damages that left the building structurally unsafe.
REPORT:
The following companies were contacted on August 12, 2014 to provide an informal quote:
Kieswetter Demolition Inc.
Ramseyer Earthworks
Sittler Demolition
Waterloo Demolition
By the closing date of Tuesday, August 19, 2014, one (1) quote had been received.
The following quote was received:
Bid Price
Kieswetter Demolition Inc. Waterloo ON $27,523.13 *
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As per Chapter 170 of Kitchener’s Municipal Code, Section 170.3.6, an attempt was made to
obtain three quotes however only one company, of the four contacted, responded to the
informal request.
The price for the demolition of 123 Duke Street East is below the estimated demolition cost
prepared by MTE Consultants as part of the review of the property in question.
The informal quote was reviewed by M. Seiling, Director of Building/CBO, 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:
Cost of the demolition will be recovered through property taxes.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM - Potential vendors are informed of bid opportunities 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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