Item - 2025.GG24.7

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4A of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), authorized the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to award and enter into an agreement with 671860 Ontario Inc., operating as Somerville Construction, having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting requirements of Request for Tender Doc5092797820, for the construction of David Crombie Park Improvements and The Esplanade - Mill Street Connection Project in the amount of $26,604,666 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($27,072,908 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Request for Tender Doc5092797820 for the construction of David Crombie Park Improvements and The Esplanade - Mill Street Cycle Connection Project and, to request authority to enter into an agreement with 671860 Ontario Inc., operating as Somerville Construction in the total amount of $26,604,666 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($27,072,908 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), in accordance with the terms, conditions and specification contained in the Request for Tender documents.

The contract is expected to start on the date of award and end on October 31, 2028.

This project includes comprehensive improvements to the multi-block David Crombie Park on behalf of Parks and Recreation, along with streetscape, road safety and cycling improvements along The Esplanade, adjacent to the park, on behalf of Transportation Services.

To ensure efficiency, seamless integration, and to minimize disruption within the dense and active St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, the project has been designed by a single consultant team and will be delivered under one contract.