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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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MEETING: COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1987
REPORT #: TR-65-87 FILE #:
SUB,JECT: TENDER NO. T87-25 BOWMANVILLE ARENA REPAIRS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. That report # TR-65-87 be received; and
2. That Gerr Construction Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario with a bid
in the amount of $18,300.00, being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender T87-25,
be awarded the contract for the Bowmanville Arena Repairs; and
3. That the required funds be drawn from the contingency account.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Tender specifications were provided by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, for the
Bowmanville Arena Repairs. These repairs are of a structural nature, involving
repair and replacement of deteriorated concrete blocks, banding of bowstring
tresses and minor patchwork to the roof.
Tenders were publicly advertised in all area papers. In addition bids were
invited from 8 area contractors. Due to the time restraints in having the work
completed as well as a busy construction season, only one bid was submitted as
follows:
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Bidder Bid Amount
Gerr Construction Limited $18,300.00
Bowmanville, Ontario
For the information of Council, a similar situation occured in September, 1986
with the Tender called for Bowmanville Arena Repairs. For the same reasons as
stated above there were no bids received. The tender was recalled with 3 bids
being received, and was awarded to Gerr Construction Limited.
The total preliminary estimated cost, as provided by the consultant, was
$10,000.00 to carry out the necessary repairs.
Mr. Don Jamieson, of the Ministry of Labour has advised that the arena may
open on schedule, but the repairs must be completed before the snow loads
cause a hazard to the structural ability of the building. Gerr Construction
Limited are prepared to commence work no later than October 15, 1987 with
completion no later than October 30, 1987.
After review and analysis of the bids by Community Services, Totten Sims Hubicki
Associates and Purchasing, it was felt that the bid submitted is somewhat
inflationary, however, as time is of the essence, it was also agreed that Gerr
Construction Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, be recommended for the contract
award for the Bowmanville Arena Repairs. At the time of writing this report,
the letter confirming the consultants recommendation was not recieved, however
it will be available at the Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
R. 'Blanchard, tLawkence otseff,
Treasurer. dh'ief Ad i n's rative Officer.
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J C4ruana,
Acting Director Community Services.
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