Item - 2024.GG13.8

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), authorized the amendment to Purchase Order Number 6052242 with Century Group Inc., for the construction of the new Fleet Services Maintenance Garage located at 1050 Ellesmere Road, in the amount of $7,424,523 net of all taxes ($7,555,195 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $49,207,044 net of all taxes ($50,073,088 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $56,631,567 net of all taxes ($57,628,283 net of Harmonized Sale Tax recoveries).

This report is seeking authority for the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and Chief Procurement Officer to amend Purchase Order Number 6052242 issued to Century Group Inc., for the construction of the new Fleet Services Maintenance Garage located at 1050 Ellesmere Road (the "Project"), scheduled for completion at the end of October 2024.

The total value of the requested amendment is $7,424,523 net of all taxes ($7,555,195 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $49,207,044 net of all taxes ($50,073,088 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $56,631,567 net of all taxes ($57,628,283 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The amendment is required to address increased project costs resulting from changes needed for evolving client needs, updated regulations concerning contaminated soil disposal requirements, and contractor delay impact claims related to construction material and general requirements cost increases.

The new facility is approximately 74,000 square-feet and is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The design offers a multi-faceted modern facility that accommodates current service requirements. The garage aligns with the broader centralization strategy to consolidate the fleet, maintenance and repair needs of the City's Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations.