HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-08-131 - Joseph/Gaukel Reconstruction - PO Extension request for 2006 ConstructionREPORT
Report To: Financial & Corporate Services Committee
Date of Meeting: Date: September 8, 2008
Submitted By: Grant Murphy, Director, Engineering Services
Prepared By: Jim Oakley, Manager, Engineering Construction(741-2412)
Ward(s) Involved: Ward #6
Date of Report: August 18, 2008
Report No.: DTS-08-131
Subject: JOSEPH/GAUKEL RECONSTRUCTION - PO EXTENSION
REQUEST FOR 2006 CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the extension of an existing purchase order to Bell Canada to
cover additional construction costs for the relocation of an existing bell ductbank.
BACKGROUND:
The existing bell ductbank relocation work was required to facilitate the proposed underground
infrastructure on this project. A purchase order for this work was processed on August 1, 2006.
REPORT:
The cost estimate for this purchase order was provided by Bell Canada prior to uncovering the
existing infrastructure in this area. This relocation work proved to be a more complex operation
then expected and resulted in additional overtime work for cable splicing and manhole
rebuilding in order to meet specified construction deadlines. The amount charged to the City of
Kitchener reflects only 50% of the labour component.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Balance in Index 852406
Bell Invoice - 50040318
Bell Purchase Order- PO 0650947
Requested PO extension
$1,169, 967.38
$414,438.01
$315,650.00
$ 98,788.01
COMMUNICATIONS:
Our consultants, (MTE Consultants Inc.) have reviewed the Bell invoice that exceeds the
original PO amount and are in agreement that the additional charges are warranted.
CONCLUSION:
Analysis indicates that there is sufficient funding available to cover the extension of this
purchase order. All Bell work has been completed and there are no further expected invoices.
Jim Oakley, C.E.T.
Manager, Engineering Construction
Grant Murphy, P.Eng.
Director, Engineering Services
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