HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-17-039 - T17-035 Construction MaterialTesting
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: 2017-02-27
SUBMITTED BY: Michelle Palmer, Director of Supply Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7214
PREPARED BY: Adam Buchholtz, Buyer, 519-741-2200 ext. 7217
WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: 2017-02-10
REPORT NO.: FCS-17-039
SUBJECT: T17-035 Construction Material Testing
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Tender T17-035 Construction Material Testing, be awarded to Amec Foster
Wheeler, Cambridge, Ontario, at their tendered price of $78,564.06, plus H.S.T. of
$11,101.44, for a total of $89,665.50, for a one (1) year term, with an option to
renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms.
BACKGROUND:
Quality control of contractor supplied and placed material on City of Kitchener
Construction projects is maintained through regular testing of materials including
granular, asphalt and concrete material as well as compaction testing.
This tender supports internal reconstruction works, the road rehabilitation program and
the sidewalk infill program across all city wards.
The average annual spend over the past two (2) years was $82,918.89, before taxes.
The actual spend will depend on the level of activity throughout the term of the contract.
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 sixteen (16) interested parties and by the closing date of Tuesday
February 7, 2017, thirteen (13) tenders had been received.
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The following tenders were received:
Bid Price
Amec Foster Wheeler Cambridge ON $ 89,665.50 *
Englobe Corp. Stratford ON $ 90,032.75
Golder Associates Ltd. Mississauga ON $ 94,631.85
WSP Canada Inc. Markham ON $ 98,185.70
Peto MacCallum Ltd. Kitchener ON $105,903.60
DST Consulting Engineers Inc. Waterloo ON $114,830.60
GHD Limited Waterloo ON $121,757.50
Stantec Consulting Ltd. Waterloo ON $171,436.82
Sirati and Partners Consultants Ltd. Vaughan ON $189,060.00
SNC-Lavalin GEM Ontario Inc. Vaughan ON $193,552.05
Sola Engineering Inc. Vaughan ON $210,117.85
Terraprobe Inc. Brampton ON $354,904.75
Toronto Inspection Ltd. Markham ON $829,644.87
The tender was reviewed by C. Spere, Manager Engineering Construction and A.
Buchholtz, Buyer who concurs with the above recommendation.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding will be provided through various capital accounts which are specific to the job
where testing has occurred or is required.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in
advance of the council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER:
Not applicable
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and
Corporate Services
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