Item - 2023.GG2.10

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), granted authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6052250 with WSP Canada Incorporated, for the provision of professional services associated with the design for John Street Corridor Improvements between Front Street West and Stephanie Street in the amount of $854,264.43 net of all taxes and charges ($869,299.48 net of HST recoveries). This revises the current purchase order value from $2,267,000 net of all taxes and charges ($2,306,899.20 net of HST recoveries) to $3,121,264.43 net of all taxes and charges ($3,176,198.68 net of HST recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6052250 with WSP Canada Incorporated, for professional engineering services associated with detailed design for the John Street Corridor Improvements between Front Street West and Stephanie Street. This amendment is required to update the design completed seven years ago and address new requirements including:

• Topographic survey and underground mapping to reflect present day conditions and requirements.
• To meet the regulatory requirements of Ontario Regulation, O. Reg. 406/19 (On Site and Excess Soil Management under the Environmental Protection Act, new excess soil reuse planning requirements).
• Additional design work needed to address upgrades to sewer segments identified by Toronto Water within the project limits.
• Development of a construction phasing plan for the John Street Corridor Improvements in consideration of other major infrastructure projects in the area.

The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment being requested is $854,264.43 net of all taxes and charges ($869,299.48 net of HST recoveries; Transportation Services $731,702.66 and Toronto Water $137,596.82). This revises the current purchase order value from $2,267,000 net of all taxes and charges ($2,306,899.20 net of HST recoveries) to $3,121,264.43 net of all taxes and charges ($3,176,198.68 net of HST recoveries).