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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR-22-90 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT File # If) .:J, g Res. # By-Law H fffT If{): DATE: ~T #: SUB.ECT : GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE April 23, 1990 TR-22-90 FILE #: TENDER NW90-1, ELECTRICAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. That Report TR-22-90 be received; 2. That the existing contract with Guyett Electric, Bowmanville, Ontario, be cancelled; 3. That George Moore Electric, Bowmanville, Ontario, with bid prices of $30.00 per hour for Journeyman Electrician and $12.00 per hour for Journeyman Electrician'S Helper be awarded the contract, forthwith to provide Electrical Services, as required, by the Town of Newcastle for the balance of 1990; and 4. That the funds expended be drawn from the various 1990 Current Budget Accounts. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT: Tenders were publicly advertised and invited to provide Electrical Services as required by the Town of Newcastle for 1990. 725 Page - 2 - TR-22-90 TENDER NW90-1, ELECTRICAL SERVICES Subsequently, Council approved the contract award to Guyett Electric, Bowmanville, Ontario. As a result of a weakened economy, Guyett Electric have found a substantial reduction in the amount of business they are able to obtain from other sources. Subsequently, the owner has found it necessary to take on a job that will take him out of the area on a full time basis. This arrangement will not enable him to be available on an "as required" basis for the Town of Newcastle. He has therefore, requested that he be released from his obligation to the Town. Staff have contacted the second low bidder, George Moore Electric, Bowmanville, Ontario, who have agreed to maintain their pricing bid on the original tender and to take over the contract effective immediately. The difference in price between the two (2) bidders is as follows: Regular Hours Overtime Hours Guyett Electric a) Journeyman Electrician $28.00/hr $42.00/hr Bowmanville, ON b) Journeyman Electrician $14.00/hr $21. OO/hr Helper c) Material Cost:Cost Plus 20% d) Minimum Charge Rate $30.00/call George Moore a) Journeyman Electrician $30.00/hr $45.00/hr Electric b) Journeyman Electrician $12.00/hr $18.00/hr Bowmanville, ON Helper c) Material Cost:Cost Plus 25% d) Minimum Charge Rate $30.00/call 726 Page - 3 - TR-22-90 TENDER NW90-1, ELECTRICAL SERVICES After further review and analysis of the situation by Purchasing, Public Works and Community Services, it is respectfully recommended that George Moore Electric, Bowmanville, Ontario, be awarded the contract to provide Electrical Services to the Town of Newcastle for the balance of 1990 as required. The subject firm has worked satisfactorily for the Town of Newcastle in previous years. Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation to the Committee, ~~ arie Marano, H.B.Sc., Treasurer. d Apyj(i~C4 ~~Lawrence E. Kotseff, ~' Chief Administrative Officer. ~ W. Evans, P. Eng., Director of Public Works. :~ J Caruana, Director of Community Services. LAB/hjl 727