Item - 2025.GG19.4

The General Government Committee:

1.  In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), authorized the General Manager, Fleet Services to amend Blanket Contract Number 47024067 by increasing the total Blanket Contract in the amount of $1,905,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,938,528 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Blanket Contract value from $7,618,866 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($7,752,958 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $9,523,866 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($9,691,486 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend and to increase the target value of Blanket Contract Number 47024067 issued to 2281610 Ontario Inc., Downtown Ford for the supply and delivery of Twenty-Four (24) latest model truck chassis and regular cab 19,000 Lbs (8,618 Kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), 4-wheel drive (4WD), Dual Rear Wheels and custom utility body.

This amendment addresses the 2024 - 2025 replacement plan, State of Good Repair backlog, electric vehicle transition, and rising raw material costs. Fleet Services reviewed the 2025 plan and found the current Blanket Contract would be underfunded. Additional funding will ensure continued support for Toronto Water's vehicle requisitions.

The total value of amendment being requested for Blanket Contract Number 47024067 is $1,905,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,938,528 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), increasing the total contract value from $7,618,866 net of all applicable taxes and charges to $9,523,866 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($9,691,486 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).