HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIN-19-075 - T19-171 Liquid Snow and Ice Control Organic Based Performance EnhancerREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:2019-10-07
SUBMITTED BY:Margaret Fisher, Director of Procurement, 519-741-2200 ext. 7214
PREPARED BY:Steve Rudak, Procurement Specialist,519-741-2200 ext. 7213
WARD (S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:2019-09-10
REPORT NO.:FIN-19-075
SUBJECT:T19-171 Liquid Snow and Ice Control Organic Based Performance
Enhancer
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Tender T19-171 Liquid Snow and Ice Control Organic Based Performance Enhancer,
be awarded to Innovative Surface Solutions Canada, Ajax, Ontario, at their tendered price
of $50,400., plus H.S.T. of $6,552., for a total of $56,952., for a one (1) year term, with an
option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms.
BACKGROUND:
Liquid snow and ice control organic based performance enhancer is an ongoing maintenance
and operational requirement used in conjunction with de-icing salt to allow de-icing to continue in
lowertemperatures.
Salt alone will progressively stop de-icing at approximately -12celsius. By adding organic based
performance enhancer, the process of de-icing may continueuntil temperatures reach
approximately -18celsius.
The average spend over the past three (3) yearswas $41,354.35. The actual spend will depend
on the level of activity throughout the term of the contract.
REPORT:
As per clause 170.7.3 of the Purchasing By-law 2017-
Value, the Director of Supply Services shall submit a report to Council recommending award of
a purchase greater than $100,000 if any one or more of the following conditions apply:
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Tenders were advertised publicly on the City of Kitchener website. Documents were downloaded
by two (2)interested parties and by the closing date of Monday September 9, 2019,one (1)
tender had been received.
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The following tender wasreceived:
Bid Price
Innovative Surface Solutions CanadaAjax ON$56,952.00*
The price for liquid snow and ice control organic based performance enhancer has increased
2.4% from the 2018-19 contractpricing.
The tender wasreviewed by S. Berry, Manager of Maintenance Operations and C. Cook,
Supervisor of Operations(Roads),who concur with the above recommendation.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
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the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding will be provided fromvarious operating accounts.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jonathan Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services
Department
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