That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated January 31, 2023, related to the award of contracts for Rapid Transit Implementation – Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to the Thames River (South Branch) project:
a) the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc., at its tendered price of $28,540,331.45 (excluding HST), for the Rapid Transit Implementation – Wellington Street from Queens Avenue to the Thames River (South Branch) project, BE ACCEPTED in accordance with the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Section 8.10 (a) and 13.2 (b); it being noted that this is an irregular result because the cost exceeds the project budget for the Downtown Loop Phase 3 project; it also being noted that the bid submitted by Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was the lowest of three (3) bids received and meets the City's specifications and requirements in all areas;
b) AECOM Canada Ltd. BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the resident inspection and contract administration for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,804,701 (excluding HST), in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy;
c) the financing for this project BE APPROVED as set out in the “Sources of Financing Report”, as appended to the above-noted staff report;
d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all administrative acts that are necessary in connection with this project;
e) the approval given, herein, BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a formal contract, or issuing a purchase order for the material to be supplied and the work to be done, relating to this project (Tender RFT-2022-248); and,
f) the Mayor and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute any contract or other documents, if required, to give effect to these recommendations. (2023-T04)