That on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Parks and Recreation, the following actions be taken with respect to the Kiwanis Park Natural Playground RFP 20-25:
a) the bid submitted by Earthscape, 7215 Wellington Rd 86, Wallenstein, Ontario, N0B 2S0, to construct the Kiwanis Park Natural Playground in accordance with RFP20-25, at its bid price of $298,960.98, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with Section 12.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; it being noted that the bid submitted by Earthscape was the only bid received and it meets the City’s specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report appended to the staff report dated June 9, 2020;
c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all the administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
d) the approvals given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract with the contractor for the work; and,
e) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2020-R04)