COUNCIL REPORT: ISLAND HIGHWAY SIDEWALK UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION AWARD
Staff recommendation to award the construction contract for the Island Highway Sidewalk Upgrades project to the low bidder.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT
TO: Council
DATE: November 20, 2024
FROM: Ivan Leung, P.Eng, Director of Engineering
MEETING DATE: December 3, 2024
ISLAND HIGHWAY SIDEWALK UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION AWARD
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council approve the award of the Island Highway sidewalk project (Project C-066) to Ramida Enterprises Ltd. in the amount of $362,800.82 net of GST.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to seek approval from Council to award the Island Highway Sidewalk Upgrades to the recommended bidder.
BACKGROUND:
Eleven (11) bidders submitted bids to the Town of View Royal, which was opened on November 15, 2024 at 2:00PM. A summary of the bid prices, upon verification by the Town’s Contract Administrator (ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.), is as follows:
| Bidder | Bid Price (Net GST) |
|---|---|
| Ramida Enterprises Ltd. | $362,800.82 |
| Hoel Contracting Ltd. | $379,200.83 |
| Don Mann Excavating Ltd. | $405,130.95 |
| Milestone Equipment Contracting Ltd. | $417,576.00 |
| Sparker Construction Ltd. | $456,821.00 |
| Socor Contracting Ltd. | $465,810.00 |
| Copcan Civil LP (Copcan Holdings Ltd.) | $485,295.60 |
| Hazelwood Construction Services Inc. | $536,914.51 |
| Chew Excavating Ltd. | $538,581.00 |
| Draycor Construction Ltd. | $552,313.50 |
| Despard Contracting Ltd. | $647,775.77 |
ISL has confirmed that all bids are compliant with the tender requirements and recommend that the project be awarded to Ramida Enterprises Ltd. as the low bid.
ANALYSIS:
Impacts and implications can be summarized as follows:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Impact: | Improved pedestrian accessibility by continuing to close the gap in sidewalks along the Island Highway. |
| Financial Implication: | The low bid, contract administration costs and moderate contingencies are within the current budget. No additional implications are present. |
| Inter-governmental Relations Impact: | Improved pedestrian accessibility towards the City of Colwood’s sidewalk network that ultimately leads to the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Improved accessibility to rapid transit. |
ALIGNMENT:
The recommended option aligns with the Town’s following core guiding documents as follows:
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Strategic Plan: | Strategic Priority A, Goal 1: Shift primary mode within View Royal away from vehicles to walking, cycling and transit. |
| Official Community Plan: | Objective LU13.: Support the revitalization of the western gateway through improvements along the Island Highway. |
| Other Policy Documents: | Active Transportation Network Plan (2023), Action Item 1M (Immediate): Implement Island Highway sidewalk facilities. |
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOAL:
The desired level of public participation for the recommended option is:
[X] Inform
[ ] Consult
[ ] Involve
[ ] Collaborate
[ ] Empower
[ ] N/A
TIME CRITICAL:
Bids are valid for 60 Days, starting from the Tender opening date (November 15, 2024).
| CONCURRENCE: | Initials | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Administrative Officer | SS | I concur with the recommendation. |
| REVIEWED BY: | Initials |
|---|---|
| Director of Corporate Administration/Deputy CAO | NR |
| Director of Finance & Technology | NR |
| Director of Development Services | NR |
| Director of Engineering | IL |
| Director of Protective Services | NR |
ATTACHMENTS:
- Project Summary C-066: Island Highway Upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road
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