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Home My WebLink AboutTR-41-89 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT File # �� Res. # —_= By-Law # FETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: May 15, 1989 REPORT #: TR-41-89 FILE #: SUBJECT: TENDER T89-171 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS, SOMERVILLE DRIVE MAIN STREET, CHURCH STREET, VICTORIA STREET, ORONO RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. That this report be received; and 2. That Quadsons Construction Ltd. , Concord, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $320,865.00 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender T89-17, be awarded the contract for the Construction of Storm Sewers, Somerville Drive, Main Street, Church Street, Victoria Street, Orono, Ontario, as required by the Department of Public Works; and 3. That the funds be drawn from the approved 1989 Public Works Capital budget, Account #7205-88111-0261. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT: Tender specifications were provided by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates for the Construction of Storm Sewers on Somerville Drive, Main Street, Church Street and Victoria Street, Orono, Ontario, as required by the Department of Public Works. 701 Page - 2 - TR-41-89 TENDER T89-171 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS, SOMERVILLE DRIVE, MAIN STREET, CHURCH STREET, VICTORIA STREET, ORONO Tenders were advertised in the local papers, as well as the Daily Commercial News. Subsequently, tenders were received and tabulated as per Schedule "A" attached. The low bid of $ 3201,865.001 is well within the budget allocation of $824,0100.00. The engineer's estimate for the contract was $388,336.010. Other associated costs are estimated at $1019,0001.0101 Engineering Services, $20,000.0101 Contingencies, $2201,350.010 hot mix paving, sidewalks, curb and gutters, and $153,785.0101 reconstruction of road, which brings the total required funds to the budget figure of $824,000.00. Although the low bidder has not previously performed for the Town of Newcastle, they have performed a number of contracts for the Cobourg Office of Totten Sims Hubicki Associates. The Treasurer has reviewed the funding requirements and concurs with the recommendation. Queries with respect to department needs, specifications, etc. should be referred to the Director of Public Works. After further review and analysis of the bids by Public Works, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates and Purchasing, it was mutually agreed that the low bidder, Quadsons Construction Ltd. , Concord, Ontario, be recommended for the contract for the Construction of Storm Sewers on Somerville Drive, Main Street, Church Street, Victoria Street, Orono, Ontario. See attached letter from Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, marked Schedule "B". Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation to the Committee, Marano, H.BSc., rence Iotseff, Treasurer, Chief A4inytrative Officer. W.A. Evans, P. Eng., Director of Public Works. LAB/hjl 702 Attachments SCHEDULE "A" BID SUMMARY TENDER T89-17 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS SOMERVILLE DRIVE, MAIN STREET, CHURCH STREET, VICTORIA STREET, ORONO Bidder Total Bid Amount Quadsons Construction Ltd. $320,865.00 Concord, Ontario Rabito Sewer and Watermain Contractors Ltd. $357,862.0101 Markham, Ontario Timbel Limited $373,800.00 Weston, Ontario Clearway Construction $387,574.001 ** Maple, Ontario Wardet Limited $394,916.00 Downsview, Ontario Dave Boyle Excavating Ltd. $416,430.00 Bowmanville, Ontario Novacor Construction Ltd. $433,000.00 Queensville, Ontario J.A. Hennekam Construction Limited $434,583.61 Lindsay, Ontario Advice Contracting Limited $436,312.00 Markham, Ontario Ron Robinson Limited $452,955.60 Oshawa, Ontario Bandiera & Associates $453,131.00 Toronto, Ontario ** amended tender due to extension error 703 SCHEDULE "B" G.L.TOTTEN R.E. SIMS B.A.Sc.,P.Eng. ❑ J.M. HUBICKI B.A.Sc.,OAA, P.Eng. R.L. WINDOVER M.Sc.,P.Eng. P.C. EBERLEE B.A.Sc., P.Eng. CONSULTANTS TOTTEN SIMS HUBK;KI ASSOCIATES(1981)UMRED 1A KING STREET EAST P.O.BOX 398,COBOURG ONTARIO,CANADA K9A 4L1 totten sims hubicki associates (416)372-2121 FAX(416)3723621 Mrs. Lou-Ann birkett Purchasing & Supply Agent Corporation of the Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C 3A6 May 8, 1989 Dear Mrs. Birkett: Re: Contract T89-17, Town of Newcastle, Somerville Drive, Main Street, Church Street, Victoria Street, Orono Tenders for the construction of the subject project were opened on Wednesday, May 3, 1989. A summary of bids received are listed as follows: Quadsons Construction Ltd. , Concord $320,865.00 Rabito Sewer & Watermain Contractors Ltd. , Markham $357,862.00 Timbel Limited, Weston $373,800.00 Clearway Construction, Maple $387,574.00** Wardet Limited, Downsview $394,916.00 Dave Boyle Excavating Ltd. , Bowmanville $416,430.00 Novacor Construction Ltd. , Queensville $433,000.00 J.A. Hennekam Construction Limited, Lindsay $434,583.61 Advice Contracting Limited, Markham $436,312.00 Ron Robinson Limited, Oshawa $452,955.60 Bandiera & Associates, Toronto $453,131.00 Engineer's Estimate $388,536.00 ** amended tender due to extension error We have checked the low bidder's tender and wish .to advise that all our requirements have been satisfactorily addressed. The agreement to bond has been duly completed and the certified deposit cheque in the amount of $19,000.00 accompanied the tender. Copies of correspondence providing details with respect to the Quadsons Construction Ltd. , is provided herewith, described as follows: Correspondence dated May 4, 1989 from Scotiabank providing status of financial capabilities. Correspondence dated May 4, 1989 from Quadsons outlining the Company's Corporate status. . . ./2 ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS 704 Re: Contract T89-17, Town of Newcastle (cont'd) .. ./2 Correspondence dated May 4, 1989 from Quadsons listing his equipment, professional references and supervisory personnel. The statements provided in the enclosures have been checked and to the best of our knowledge are correct as stated. The principal of Quadsons, Mr. Donato Quadrini through his association with his former Company, Dalv Construction Ltd. , has been known to the undersigned for more then ten years. The former Company has completed approximately 15 projects for our Company during a period of approximately ten years. All work has been completed with satisfaction. Mr. Quadrini is well respected in the Construction Industry. You may also wish to enquire with your Mr. Don Patterson concerning Mr. Quadrini's integrity and capability. I understand Mr. Patterson (in his former employment) knew Mr. Quadrini. Based on our knowledge and former association with Mr. Quadrini and the favorable reports now received on his new Company, we respectfully recommend to the Council of the Town of Newcastle that the tender award be made to Quadsons Construction Ltd. The contract stipulates that all work must be completed not later then July 28, 1989. The Municipal Public Works Department wish to commence- the road construction on August 8, 1989. We are advised the low bidder is prepared to commence work on site the week of May 29, in consideration of the Town approving the tender award. I recommend all certified deposit cheques now be released with the exception of the low and second low bidders. Please contact the undersigned at your convenience should you require additional details concerning this matter. Yours truly, TOTTEN SIMS HUBICRI ASSOCIATES D.R. Bourne Projects Manager DRB/ag cc: Mr. W.A. Evans, P.Eng. , Director of Public Works Mr. D. Patterson, CET, Manager of Operations 705 totten sims hubicki associates 05!04/89 14:16 x'6607889 Qt.kDSONS CONST. (a Ott2 c SEatiabank THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 2180 Highway 7 West, Concord L4K 1 W6 Ya May 4, 1989 g T0: Mr . Don Bourne a T Dear Mr. Bourne, C u ... RE: �Quadsons Construction Ltd. w--- -_-- •_•'M� ' J L u N�' Quadsons construction has been a valued customer of this branch since Feb/89 , when the company was formed . Company principal has been with our Bank since 1980 , aY prior to Feb./89 , with a valued branch connection . All T dealings with principal , as part of previous connection and with Quadsons , have .been fully satisfactory_ We consider principal to be of high integrity , fully responsible and capable of meeting personal and �Q normal trade commitments . 3 Quadsons was formed by the injection of a shareholder loan of an amount in the mid six figure range, with present °; loan.s and credit facilities in the high six figitr.e range Y authorized for i is usage, including an operating line i n the mid six figure. a. P V P 9 C 90 d r �= Yo r truly , mss` D. rcuri °~ Account Manager • �e DA:dg 7n 11 ._; 6 GONSy Ettl{`TtCN LTD May a, 1989. Totten Sims Hubi.cki •Associates _ 1500 Hopkins Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 2C3 Attention: Mr. Don Bourne Dear Sir, Y,• Donato Qtiadtini_, ?resident 'and sole owner of Quadsons Construction Ltd. , was the previous president and co-owner of Daly Construction ttd. I had held that position for the -past eleven years, but recently sold all of my interests in Dalv Construction Ltd- In February of •.1989 , 1 incorporated a new fiizct, Quadsons Construction Ltd_ I have been involved personally in the road construction industry since 1968 in different levels of- management. When I left Dalv Construction in: February, several kev Dersonnel •left with me, the entire office staff; including the controller, office manager, accounts payable department, personnel administrator, accounts • receivable clerk and the chief estimator_ Along with the office staff,• five concrete foremen and their crews, the general road super- intendent, cheif mechanic and his assistant, and several heavy equipment •op(�rators also left with me and are now employed by Quadsons Construction Ltd. Y am sure that you will appreciate, that although Quadsons Construction is a newly incorporated firm, all of it's staff have many years of experience in the road construction - field. I hope- that this information is helpful to you in making your decision. If you require additional information, please call. Yours Truly, QU CONSTRUCTION LTD. V' I onatodrini HON 8Sc. , president • I I 707 . i nrtorlc__ T _4 7AA Tmi_. ____t_ [`_ n_�___� r. .�.• .��,. _ _ ._ .,_ __ ._ Vol Vtiivu i•+.i� _�v_vvivvv Ml'aUJV.�J l.V00I • ' 4 -•d. �' . . .. - ... .. :4 O'K r T SG V C'Y''1'O N T.T D. .. .. '• .. .. May• 4 1989_ Totten s_litis- Fi-ib.Icki.•'As'socia'tes Consultants 1A Ki ng: 'Street East. Cobour•g•; , Ontario . K9`A• 4L1•: Attend"oni Mr. D•. •totlrne ' Profes sional..-essional. References s _ 1. :Colin Sizer: '. ' Citv,Of :B•rampton ' 016)7 93=4110 2: :B'ua Newton: Richniolici rill: (416.):737-41' 0'.. 3.• Kevi n Dwyer: R_ • V.- Anderson. &:Associates:• (4t-6)49.7-.8:600 Supplier.References: 1. Mc Cord: & Company; . .•(-.d-16.) 363-3241 . 2-2: Halton C•i-tzshed Stone:. (:41'6) 622-8703' 3:: Fo-Iyta3p`•Pra.duCts: (4.16.)-6.3Q_'3.311 - Equ_i ment. Owned 1 l9.$9' Gorrcaco: Concrete Pqv-drs : 1 --1.989 : Basi.:•Pour: • Concrete' Pavers ; l 1988 1150'• Case. Dozer. 1 190* 850' Case *Dozer. 1 1989 'D31E� Kumatsu. 1• •'19$0 Champion. •Grad.e'r 1 .1989-..6-6'!,*Smooth' Drum Ingexs.ol:.Rand:_ 1 1989: 84'" .Smooth -Drum Tngersal Rar_d - .2' 19 8$ CMMC.,77uma trucks ' .. 20 :1989 Vans-, ;Crew' 'cabs;, and . Risk. "U' p's .- •' 2 '1989• Case. 580E 'Backlioes " :19.8.5 -566•' Koehi.m ng .excavator. Tn7e' -ire..ready' and able "to start work :as ..soon es. project: i s_ avian Supeivis.oxy• Staff •For This Pr oj ect: 1, D. Quadsin 'Geneta°l'. Manager 20.:yrs• :`exP• 2. R. Gfaliam • . 'Es'ti nAtor ... 2.0 . yrs;'•axp._ " 3_.• T. Bello Superintendent 30: yes` exp_ 4.-. . ,14. Faulkner General -. ' Superintendent 15; yrs•:'e�Ei. �•: 8' ad�c3ni 'HON. 'BSc_ esident. , nT7a�ennr(-'nnctr7if tinn•T t�...1 f1(1.R,-mil«.;.-1.•.Tlr'/',•,T;.-n;•�' n_, T ATr'l LIO•r-T •i-AI�'eGn 70cn'r..:_