Item - 2020.IE11.5

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on January 9, 2020 and was adopted without amendment.

IE11.5 - A Review of the City's Road Work Warranty Requirements

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Received the report (December 19, 2019) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for information.

Origin

(December 19, 2019) Report from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services

Summary

In response to a request by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, this report presents a review of the two-year warranty used in the City for road work and the potential for extending the length of the warranty period.

The City of Toronto's general conditions for construction contracts, used for road construction, are derived from the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), which stipulates a two-year warranty. This warranty period is consistent across major Ontario jurisdictions consulted in the preparation of this report.

Extending the conventional two year road work guarantee is not being recommended as the costs would be significant and difficult to enforce.

Background Information

(December 19, 2019) Report from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services on A Review of the City's Road Work Warranty Requirements
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-141330.pdf

Communications

(January 8, 2020) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (IE.New.IE11.5.1)

Speakers

Hamish Wilson

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Carried)