Item - 2025.GG24.8

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), authorized the award of Request for Tender Doc5122222325, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-03HA, for the Installation of a Standby Generator for Critical Loads at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $5,364,167 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,458,576 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to Black and McDonald Limited, having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the specifications in conformance with the Tender requirements.

2. 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 6055119 with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., for the provision of Contract Administration and Post-Construction services by increasing the value by $669,076 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($680,852 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), from $365,751 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($372,188 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $1,034,827 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,053,040 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extend delivery date to December 31, 2029.

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Request for Tender Doc5122222325, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-03HA, for the Installation of a Standby Generator for Critical Loads at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant and to request authority to award the contract to Black and McDonald Limited, in the amount of $5,364,167 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,458,576 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

Authority is also being requested to amend Purchase Order Number 6055119 with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., for the provision of Contract Administration services during construction and Post-Construction services, in the amount of $669,076 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($680,852 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extend delivery date to December 31, 2029. This revises the current Purchase Order value from $365,751 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($372,188 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $1,034,827 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,053,040 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The Purchase Order Amendment for Contract Administration and Post-Construction services with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., is required due to changes in the project's scope, complexity and duration.