Staff issued three bids for local renovation work this spring, received bids from six companies, then canceled the tenders on Aug. 15, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto. The projects were to be distributed across all but four sectors and accounted for 20 percent of the city’s 2022 road rehabilitation budget, a city spokesman said. The city said it withdrew the tenders to update the request to companies and give clearer direction to bidders. Toronto’s deputy director of procurement, Sandra Lisi, said the city hopes to re-issue the tenders this fall with work starting and ending in 2023. “After reviewing the bids submitted, it was determined that in addition to scope changes that would better meet the city’s needs, the tender documents required some modifications to resolve potential ambiguity and provide clearer direction to bidders,” Lisi said in an email. . Lisi said the city reserves the right to cancel bids and the funding earmarked for the projects will be allocated to different jobs this year. He said the postponement of the projects was not a cost-cutting move or an indication that there was a problem with any of the contractors scheduled to do the work. But the cancellation of the tender comes several months after the city suspended or reduced nearly $300 million in infrastructure projects to help deal with an $875 million budget shortfall caused by the costs of COVID-19. The documents include a list of the wards where the work is to be done, but do not mention specific roads or streets. Mayor John Tory expressed his disappointment that the project will have to be re-tendered. He said with contracts of this size and value, the city needs to have as much confidence as possible in the bids it receives. “This is a decision made by city staff who have a duty to manage this process in a way that protects the city and its residents,” Tory spokeswoman Lovin Hadissi said in a statement. The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of all who use our roads.- Lawvin Hadisi, spokesperson for Toronto Mayor John Tory “The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone who uses our roads.” Three contractors, A & F Di Carlo, Sanscon Construction Limited and Viola Management Inc., had the lowest bids to do the project, at a cost of about $41.6 million, but the contracts were never awarded, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto.
A potentially costly cancellation
The Canadian Automobile Association of South Central Ontario said that delay, which will mean roads won’t be repaired in anticipation of another winter and spring thaw, will likely end up costing the city more in the long run. “Everyone is dealing with increased prices for things these days,” Di Felice said. “The more a road wears out, the higher the cost can be when they are tendered at a later date.” Di Felice said it’s important to make sure work is done right and bids are accurate, but many of Toronto’s roads need repair. “We want to make sure the job the city does is done well,” he said. “We hope these will be prioritized so they can be fixed as soon as possible.”
The cancellation “a bit strange”, says the expert
Brian Kelcey, an urban policy consultant, said road rehabilitation tenders are among the most common tasks completed by Canadian municipalities. “It’s a little weird,” he said. “I’m honestly surprised you want to change it in the middle of the construction period.” In addition to inflationary costs for materials that will increase due to delays, the cancellation of tenders could have an impact on contractors who depend on the work. Companies may not be available to take on the projects when bids are reissued, he said. “Another important factor for the [construction] The industry is a continuum, they don’t see one year of work, they see back-to-back years of work that keep their workers busy and keep their materials flowing,” Kelcey said. “So the moment you start disrupting tens of millions of roadworks, it may not seem like up front, there are always consequences down the road.” A spokeswoman for Mayor John Tory said he has asked that once the tender issues are resolved, the renovation work be completed as soon as possible. (Robert Krbavac/CBC) Many affected city residents will have received flyers in the mail notifying them of upcoming improvements. The city said it will now send out fliers advising that the project has been delayed. According to the city’s website, its streets are made of asphalt on top and concrete on the bottom. After about 20 years of service, engineers test to see if a new surface is needed. If the renovation, which is considered a precautionary measure, takes place, the road’s concrete base could last about 50 years, according to the city’s website. “If preventive measures are not taken, the base of a road can only last 25-30 years.”
title: “The City Is Bidding For 41 Million Worth Of Paving Work Next Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Carol Skaggs”
Staff issued three bids for local renovation work this spring, received bids from six companies, then canceled the tenders on Aug. 15, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto. The projects were to be distributed across all but four sectors and accounted for 20 percent of the city’s 2022 road rehabilitation budget, a city spokesman said. The city said it withdrew the tenders to update the request to companies and give clearer direction to bidders. Toronto’s deputy director of procurement, Sandra Lisi, said the city hopes to re-issue the tenders this fall with work starting and ending in 2023. “After reviewing the bids submitted, it was determined that in addition to scope changes that would better meet the city’s needs, the tender documents required some modifications to resolve potential ambiguity and provide clearer direction to bidders,” Lisi said in an email. . Lisi said the city reserves the right to cancel bids and the funding earmarked for the projects will be allocated to different jobs this year. He said the postponement of the projects was not a cost-cutting move or an indication that there was a problem with any of the contractors scheduled to do the work. But the cancellation of the tender comes several months after the city suspended or reduced nearly $300 million in infrastructure projects to help deal with an $875 million budget shortfall caused by the costs of COVID-19. The documents include a list of the wards where the work is to be done, but do not mention specific roads or streets. Mayor John Tory expressed his disappointment that the project will have to be re-tendered. He said with contracts of this size and value, the city needs to have as much confidence as possible in the bids it receives. “This is a decision made by city staff who have a duty to manage this process in a way that protects the city and its residents,” Tory spokeswoman Lovin Hadissi said in a statement. The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of all who use our roads.- Lawvin Hadisi, spokesperson for Toronto Mayor John Tory “The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone who uses our roads.” Three contractors, A & F Di Carlo, Sanscon Construction Limited and Viola Management Inc., had the lowest bids to do the project, at a cost of about $41.6 million, but the contracts were never awarded, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto.
A potentially costly cancellation
The Canadian Automobile Association of South Central Ontario said that delay, which will mean roads won’t be repaired in anticipation of another winter and spring thaw, will likely end up costing the city more in the long run. “Everyone is dealing with increased prices for things these days,” Di Felice said. “The more a road wears out, the higher the cost can be when they are tendered at a later date.” Di Felice said it’s important to make sure work is done right and bids are accurate, but many of Toronto’s roads need repair. “We want to make sure the job the city does is done well,” he said. “We hope these will be prioritized so they can be fixed as soon as possible.”
The cancellation “a bit strange”, says the expert
Brian Kelcey, an urban policy consultant, said road rehabilitation tenders are among the most common tasks completed by Canadian municipalities. “It’s a little weird,” he said. “I’m honestly surprised you want to change it in the middle of the construction period.” In addition to inflationary costs for materials that will increase due to delays, the cancellation of tenders could have an impact on contractors who depend on the work. Companies may not be available to take on the projects when bids are reissued, he said. “Another important factor for the [construction] The industry is a continuum, they don’t see one year of work, they see back-to-back years of work that keep their workers busy and keep their materials flowing,” Kelcey said. “So the moment you start disrupting tens of millions of roadworks, it may not seem like up front, there are always consequences down the road.” A spokeswoman for Mayor John Tory said he has asked that once the tender issues are resolved, the renovation work be completed as soon as possible. (Robert Krbavac/CBC) Many affected city residents will have received flyers in the mail notifying them of upcoming improvements. The city said it will now send out fliers advising that the project has been delayed. According to the city’s website, its streets are made of asphalt on top and concrete on the bottom. After about 20 years of service, engineers test to see if a new surface is needed. If the renovation, which is considered a precautionary measure, takes place, the road’s concrete base could last about 50 years, according to the city’s website. “If preventive measures are not taken, the base of a road can only last 25-30 years.”
title: “The City Is Bidding For 41 Million Worth Of Paving Work Next Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-02” author: “Tressa Fowlkes”
Staff issued three bids for local renovation work this spring, received bids from six companies, then canceled the tenders on Aug. 15, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto. The projects were to be distributed across all but four sectors and accounted for 20 percent of the city’s 2022 road rehabilitation budget, a city spokesman said. The city said it withdrew the tenders to update the request to companies and give clearer direction to bidders. Toronto’s deputy director of procurement, Sandra Lisi, said the city hopes to re-issue the tenders this fall with work starting and ending in 2023. “After reviewing the bids submitted, it was determined that in addition to scope changes that would better meet the city’s needs, the tender documents required some modifications to resolve potential ambiguity and provide clearer direction to bidders,” Lisi said in an email. . Lisi said the city reserves the right to cancel bids and the funding earmarked for the projects will be allocated to different jobs this year. He said the postponement of the projects was not a cost-cutting move or an indication that there was a problem with any of the contractors scheduled to do the work. But the cancellation of the tender comes several months after the city suspended or reduced nearly $300 million in infrastructure projects to help deal with an $875 million budget shortfall caused by the costs of COVID-19. The documents include a list of the wards where the work is to be done, but do not mention specific roads or streets. Mayor John Tory expressed his disappointment that the project will have to be re-tendered. He said with contracts of this size and value, the city needs to have as much confidence as possible in the bids it receives. “This is a decision made by city staff who have a duty to manage this process in a way that protects the city and its residents,” Tory spokeswoman Lovin Hadissi said in a statement. The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of all who use our roads.- Lawvin Hadisi, spokesperson for Toronto Mayor John Tory “The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone who uses our roads.” Three contractors, A & F Di Carlo, Sanscon Construction Limited and Viola Management Inc., had the lowest bids to do the project, at a cost of about $41.6 million, but the contracts were never awarded, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto.
A potentially costly cancellation
The Canadian Automobile Association of South Central Ontario said that delay, which will mean roads won’t be repaired in anticipation of another winter and spring thaw, will likely end up costing the city more in the long run. “Everyone is dealing with increased prices for things these days,” Di Felice said. “The more a road wears out, the higher the cost can be when they are tendered at a later date.” Di Felice said it’s important to make sure work is done right and bids are accurate, but many of Toronto’s roads need repair. “We want to make sure the job the city does is done well,” he said. “We hope these will be prioritized so they can be fixed as soon as possible.”
The cancellation “a bit strange”, says the expert
Brian Kelcey, an urban policy consultant, said road rehabilitation tenders are among the most common tasks completed by Canadian municipalities. “It’s a little weird,” he said. “I’m honestly surprised you want to change it in the middle of the construction period.” In addition to inflationary costs for materials that will increase due to delays, the cancellation of tenders could have an impact on contractors who depend on the work. Companies may not be available to take on the projects when bids are reissued, he said. “Another important factor for the [construction] The industry is a continuum, they don’t see one year of work, they see back-to-back years of work that keep their workers busy and keep their materials flowing,” Kelcey said. “So the moment you start disrupting tens of millions of roadworks, it may not seem like up front, there are always consequences down the road.” A spokeswoman for Mayor John Tory said he has asked that once the tender issues are resolved, the renovation work be completed as soon as possible. (Robert Krbavac/CBC) Many affected city residents will have received flyers in the mail notifying them of upcoming improvements. The city said it will now send out fliers advising that the project has been delayed. According to the city’s website, its streets are made of asphalt on top and concrete on the bottom. After about 20 years of service, engineers test to see if a new surface is needed. If the renovation, which is considered a precautionary measure, takes place, the road’s concrete base could last about 50 years, according to the city’s website. “If preventive measures are not taken, the base of a road can only last 25-30 years.”
title: “The City Is Bidding For 41 Million Worth Of Paving Work Next Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-05” author: “Ann Lee”
Staff issued three bids for local renovation work this spring, received bids from six companies, then canceled the tenders on Aug. 15, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto. The projects were to be distributed across all but four sectors and accounted for 20 percent of the city’s 2022 road rehabilitation budget, a city spokesman said. The city said it withdrew the tenders to update the request to companies and give clearer direction to bidders. Toronto’s deputy director of procurement, Sandra Lisi, said the city hopes to re-issue the tenders this fall with work starting and ending in 2023. “After reviewing the bids submitted, it was determined that in addition to scope changes that would better meet the city’s needs, the tender documents required some modifications to resolve potential ambiguity and provide clearer direction to bidders,” Lisi said in an email. . Lisi said the city reserves the right to cancel bids and the funding earmarked for the projects will be allocated to different jobs this year. He said the postponement of the projects was not a cost-cutting move or an indication that there was a problem with any of the contractors scheduled to do the work. But the cancellation of the tender comes several months after the city suspended or reduced nearly $300 million in infrastructure projects to help deal with an $875 million budget shortfall caused by the costs of COVID-19. The documents include a list of the wards where the work is to be done, but do not mention specific roads or streets. Mayor John Tory expressed his disappointment that the project will have to be re-tendered. He said with contracts of this size and value, the city needs to have as much confidence as possible in the bids it receives. “This is a decision made by city staff who have a duty to manage this process in a way that protects the city and its residents,” Tory spokeswoman Lovin Hadissi said in a statement. The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of all who use our roads.- Lawvin Hadisi, spokesperson for Toronto Mayor John Tory “The mayor has made it very clear to the staff involved that once these issues are resolved, this project must be completed as soon as possible for the benefit of everyone who uses our roads.” Three contractors, A & F Di Carlo, Sanscon Construction Limited and Viola Management Inc., had the lowest bids to do the project, at a cost of about $41.6 million, but the contracts were never awarded, according to documents obtained by CBC Toronto.
A potentially costly cancellation
The Canadian Automobile Association of South Central Ontario said that delay, which will mean roads won’t be repaired in anticipation of another winter and spring thaw, will likely end up costing the city more in the long run. “Everyone is dealing with increased prices for things these days,” Di Felice said. “The more a road wears out, the higher the cost can be when they are tendered at a later date.” Di Felice said it’s important to make sure work is done right and bids are accurate, but many of Toronto’s roads need repair. “We want to make sure the job the city does is done well,” he said. “We hope these will be prioritized so they can be fixed as soon as possible.”
The cancellation “a bit strange”, says the expert
Brian Kelcey, an urban policy consultant, said road rehabilitation tenders are among the most common tasks completed by Canadian municipalities. “It’s a little weird,” he said. “I’m honestly surprised you want to change it in the middle of the construction period.” In addition to inflationary costs for materials that will increase due to delays, the cancellation of tenders could have an impact on contractors who depend on the work. Companies may not be available to take on the projects when bids are reissued, he said. “Another important factor for the [construction] The industry is a continuum, they don’t see one year of work, they see back-to-back years of work that keep their workers busy and keep their materials flowing,” Kelcey said. “So the moment you start disrupting tens of millions of roadworks, it may not seem like up front, there are always consequences down the road.” A spokeswoman for Mayor John Tory said he has asked that once the tender issues are resolved, the renovation work be completed as soon as possible. (Robert Krbavac/CBC) Many affected city residents will have received flyers in the mail notifying them of upcoming improvements. The city said it will now send out fliers advising that the project has been delayed. According to the city’s website, its streets are made of asphalt on top and concrete on the bottom. After about 20 years of service, engineers test to see if a new surface is needed. If the renovation, which is considered a precautionary measure, takes place, the road’s concrete base could last about 50 years, according to the city’s website. “If preventive measures are not taken, the base of a road can only last 25-30 years.”
