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MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: September 18, 1989.
REPORT #: TR-801-89 FILE #:
SMECT: REGION OF DURHAM CO-OPERATIVE TENDER
WD79-89, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WINTER SAND
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. That Report TR-801-89 be received; and
2. That James Dick Construction Limited, Brooklin, Ontario, with a total
bid in the amount of $128,1501.0101, being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Region of
Durham Co-Operative Tender WD79-89, be awarded the contract to
supply, deliver, mix, and stockpile winter sand, as required by the
Town of Newcastle for the 1989/90 winter season; and
3. That the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter
Maintenance accounts for the 1989/90 winter season requirements.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Tenders were called on a co-operative basis by the Region of Durham, which
included the requirements of the Town of Newcastle, for the supply and delivery
of winter sand. The following tenders were received and tabulated as follows:
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REGION OF DURHAM CO-OPERATIVE TENDER
WD79-89, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WINTER SAND.
BIDDER TOTAL BID - SPEC I
(includes cost to mix
and stockpile in domes)
James Dick Construction Limited $ 128,150.00
Brooklin, Ontario
Harnden and King Construction $ 131,780.00
Cobourg, Ontario
Dufferin Aggregates $ 131,340.00 (does not include
Downsview, Ontario mix and stockpile)
After review and analysis of the bids by Purchasing and Public Works staff, it
was agreed that James Dick Construction Limited, Brooklin, Ontario be
recommended for the contract to supply and deliver winter sand to the Town of
Newcastle, as required by the Department of Public Works.
The required funds will be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter
Maintenance accounts for the 1989/90 winter season requirements 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 prices tendered reflect an average increase of approximately 70 over those
tendered in 1988. The subject contractor has previously supplied satisfactory
service to the Town of Newcastle.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
"-/Marie Marano, H.tSc., wrenc- Y K
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Treasurer. Chief is trati
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Walter Evans-, P. Eng. ,
Director of Public Works.
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