Item - 2022.GL29.5

The General Government and Licensing Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), authorized the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to amend Purchase Order Number 6047522 with Perkins + Will Canada Corporation and increase the value by $700,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($712,320 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), increasing the current Purchase Order value from $3,445,703 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,506,347 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $4,145,703 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,218,667 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries.

This report seeks authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6047522 issued to Perkins + Will Canada Corporation for the provision of full architectural services that will incorporate Net Zero Energy and Emissions Design for the new North East Scarborough Community Recreation Centre and Child Care Centre Project, by an additional amount of $700,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($712,320 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), resulting in a total revised purchase order value of $4,145,703 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,218,667 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).  

The amendment is required to increase the third party inspection and testing component for the project. The design solution added vertical circulation to the building which increased the complexity of the project in terms of structural, mechanical and electrical systems that would normally not be required in a traditional two-storey community centre. Additional inspection and testing will also be required to address additional design and construction scope for the implementation of Net Zero Energy and Emissions Initiatives and for new soil testing and disposal regulations that came into effect in 2021.

General Government and Licensing Committee approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11.1(C).