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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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MEETING: REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: June 9, 1986
REPORT #: TR-44-86 FILE #:
SUBJECT: TENDER T86-7, SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF
SNOW PLOW HARNESS, PLOWS, WINGS & DUMP BODIES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1 . That report TR-44-86 be received; and
2. That Viking-Cives Ltd., Mount Forest, Ontario, with a total bid
of $51 ,972.04 being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender T86-7, be
awarded the contract to supply and install Snow Plow Equipment
and Dump Bodies to two (2) only cab and chassis as provided by
the Town of Newcastle; and
3. That the funds be drawn from the Public Works Capital Equipment
reserve.
BACKGROUND & COMMENT:
A Tender was publicly advertised and invited for the supply and
installation of Snow Plow Equipment, Plows, Wings and Dump Bodies, as
required by the Department of Public Works.
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Bidder Bid Amount
Viking-Cives Ltd. $51 ,972.04
Mount Forest, Ontario
Frink Canada $53,878.78
Cambridge, Ontario
Elston Industries $54,510.66
Toronto, Ontario
*amended tender due to addition error
This equipment will be supplied and installed by the successful bidder on two
(2) only new 50,000 G.V.W. cab and chassis, which are currently on order.
Delivery of the cab and chassis is scheduled for June 1 , 1986.
The required funds will be drawn from the Public Works Capital Equipment
Reserve, from which there are adequate funds available.
After review of the bids by Purchasing and Public Works and after a plant
visit by Public Works Staff to Viking-Cives Ltd. , it was mutually agreed that
the bid from Viking-Cives Ltd., Mount Forest, Ontario be recommended for the
Tender award. Viking-Cives Ltd. is a reputable company and have assured staff
that all equipment purchased will be to our exact specifications.
Respectfully submitted,
J.R. Blanchard,
Treasurer.
G.J . Ough, P. Eng. ,
Director of Public Works.