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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOD-005-11c~;n~ REPORT CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 24, 2011 Resolution#: ~~°A'0~/`1-// By-1aw#: Report: COD-005-11 File#: Subject: AMENDMENT REPORT ON CO-OPERATIVE TENDER ARMOURED CAR SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: THAT Report COD-005-11 be received; 2. THAT G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Ltd, Toronto, Ontario be removed from the Municipality of Clarington's approved vendor's list; 3. THAT the award of the contract to Garda Cash in Transit Corporation, Toronto, Ontario the next low bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Co-operative Tender T-530-2010 Garda Cash in Transit Corporation, with a total bid price of $55,494.82 (net of H.S.T. Rebate), be endorsed for the provision of Armoured Car Services for a one year term; 4. THAT pending satisfactory pricing and service the contract be extended for a second and third year; and 5. THAT the funds raven for the respective year's Finance Department's operating bu e \\, ~ n Submitted by: ~~~ Reviewed by: ~I t~-~-~ ne Marano, H.B.Sc., C.M.O., Franklin Wu, Directo of Corpor to S (vices Chief Administrative Officer Nancy Ta lor, B. .A., C.A., Director of Finance MM\JDB\sm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T(905)623-3379 F (905)623-4169 REPORT NO.: COD-005-11 1.0 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT PAGE 2 1.1 Co-operative Contract T-530-2010 Armoured Car Services as required by the Municipality of Clarington was originally awarded to G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Ltd., Toronto, Ontario in July of 2010 (Report COD-039-10). In a letter dated December 20, 2010, G4S Cash Solutions Ltd., advised the members of the Durham Co-operative that they would be terminating the contract effective January 28, 2011. (Schedule A) 1.2 After review and analysis of the situation and the other submissions received, it was mutually agreed upon by the participating members of the Durham Co- operative that the next low bidder be awarded the contract for the balance of the contract term. 1.3 Garda Cash in Transit Corporation was contacted and they have agreed to honour their submission dated May 31, 2010 and were prepared to complete the term of the service contract. 2.0 ANALYSIS 2.1 Garda Cash in Transit Corporation, with a total bid of $55,494.82 (net HST rebate), was the second overall lowest bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Co-operative Tender T-53-2010 -Armoured Car Services. 2.2 The price difference between the bid submission from G4S Cash Solutions Ltd. and Garda Cash in Transit for Clarington's contract is an estimated increase of $7,871.14 (net HST rebate). 2.3 The funds required for this contract will be drawn from the respective year's Finance Department's operating budget. REPORT NO.: COD-005-11 PAGE 3 2.4 The recommendation is to remove G4S Cash Solutions Limited from the approved Vendor's list for future opportunities. 3.0 FINANCIAL 3.1 Based on the requirements noted within the tender documents the annual cost with G4S Cash Solutions was $57,148.42 per year (net HST rebate). The cost with Garda was $55,494.82 (net HST Rebate). 3.2 The Municipality of Clarington adjusted the level of service from that noted within the original tender document which resulted in a cost reduction from G4S Cash Solutions' initial bid of $57,148.42 (net HST rebate) to $47,623.68 (net HST rebate). Garda Cash in Transit Corporation is holding the price as bid as per the original specifications therefore there is an estimated cost difference of $7,871.14 (net HST rebate). 3.3 The required funds for Armoured Car Services will be. drawn from the Finance Department's respective year's operating budget account. 3.4 Queries with respect to department needs, specifications, etc., should be referred to the Director of Finance. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 After further review and analysis of the bids by Purchasing, the Durham Purchasing Co-operative and the Finance Department, it is respectfully recommended that the action taken by staff to ensure continued service by awarding the contract for Armoured Car Services to Garda Cash in Transit Corporation for the balance of the term be endorsed. 4.2 Pending satisfactory service and pricing it is recommended that the contract be extended for a second and third year. REPORT NO.: COD-005-11 PAGE 4 5.0 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES 5.1 This report has been reviewed for recommendation by the Purchasing Manager with the appropriate departments. Attachments: Attachment 1 -Schedule "A", Letter from G4S Cash Solutions REPORT NO.: COD-005-11 d;S 20 December 2010 Ms. Kellie Dickson Purchasing 605 Rossland Rd. East Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Dear Ms Dickson: SCHEDULER Jack Nunno Vice President, Commercial Sales G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Ltd. 388 Bloor Street East Suite 400 Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4 Our organization is currently undergoing some changes which has caused us to make some difficult business decisions. These changes will impact our ability to continue servicing our Commercial Customers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTR) to satisfactory levels of service beyond January 2011. I regret to inform you that we will be terminating our contract with you as of January 28, 2011. We would advise you to engage an alternate provider to ensure that you continue to receive Cash in Transit service. I ask that you call 416-645-5414 to confirm your new service arrangements to ensure your business is not affected and to facilitate a smooth transition to your new cash services provider. I sincerely regret delivering this news to you. It has been our privilege to work with you over the term of our relationship. Yours Very Truly, Nunno Vic President, Commercial Sales Arrec>:ea SecuringYourWorld