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NESTING: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: June 5, 1989
REPORT #: TR-48-89 FILE #:
SUBJECT:
TENDER T89-15 ONE (1) ONLY RUBBER TIRED LOADER
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. That report TR-48-89 be received; and
2. That Trotter Equipment Ltd., Peterborough, Ontario, with a total
bid in the amount of $90,373.29, being the .lowest responsible
bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender
T89-15, be awarded the contract to supply one (1) only Rubber Tired
Loader, as required by The Town of Newcastle Department of Public
Works; and
3. That the funds expended be provided from the approved 1989 Public
Works Fleet Account.
BACKGROUND & COMMENTS:
Tenders were publicly advertised and nine (9) potential bidders invited
for the supply and delivery of one (1) only Rubber Tired Loader, as
required by the Department of Public Works.
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Subsequently, Tenders were received and tabulated as follows:
Bidder Total Bid Amount Less Trade-In Net Bid
Trotter Equipment Ltd. 97,678.98 14,000.00 90,373.29
Peterborough, Ontario
Capital Equipment Inc. 103,459.00 12,000.00 98,775.72
Rexdale, Ontario
Equipment Sales & Services 109,460.00 13,000.00 104,176.80
(1968) Limited
Rexdale, Ontario
Crothers Limited 104,900.00 6,000.00 106,812.00
Concord, Ontario
Amaco Construction 115,000.00 8,000.00 115,560.00
Equipment Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario
NOTE: All bids include Provincial Sales Tax
With respect to the trade-in allowance for the existing 1972 Trojan Loader
Model 1700, bidders were advised that the Town of Newcastle reserved the
right to accept or reject a trade-in allowance. It is staffs opinion, that
the trade-in offered is reasonable and is likely in excess of any amount the
equipment could be sold for at the Regional Auction Sale.
After further review and analysis of the Tender by Public Works and
Purchasing, it was mutually agreed that Trotter Equipment Ltd., Peterborough,
Ontario, be recommended for the contract to supply and delivery one (1) only
Rubber Tired Loader to The Town of Newcastle, as required by the Department
of Public Works and that the trade-in offered for the existing 1972 Loader
be accepted.
The required funds will be provided from the approved 1989 Public Works
Fleet Account, from which there are adequate funds available.
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.
The subject firm have previously performed satisfactorily for the Town
of Newcastle.
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Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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rie Marano, H.B.Sc. LaOrence /tVKotseff
Treasurer Chief Afti I strative Officer
AWF.A. Evans, P.Eng.
Director of Public Works
MAM/LAB/ges
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