Award of Request for Quotation 3723-19-0158 to Universal Field Supplies for the Non-Exclusive Supply, Delivery, and Warranty of Various Forestry Supplies for the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division

The Request for Quotation contains two (2) Price Forms, Part A and Part B being awarded to the bidder meeting specifications and providing the lowest total bid price per Part. Should the option(s) be exercised, then the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation will request the Chief Purchasing Officer to process the renewals under the same terms and conditions. Recommended Bidder: Universal Field Supplies (Part A and B) Contract Award Value: $152,764 net of all applicable taxes and charges (including 15 percent miscellaneous items) $172,623 including HST and all applicable charges $155,453 net of HST recoveries The contract is expected to start from the date of award to August 31, 2020. Option Year 1: September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021 $157,347 net of all applicable taxes and charges $177,802 including HST and all applicable charges $160,116 net of HST recoveries Option Year 2: September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022 $162,067 net of all applicable taxes and charges $183,136 including HST and all applicable charges $164,920 net of HST recoveries Option Year 3: September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023 $166,929 net of all applicable taxes and charges $188,630 including HST and all applicable charges $169,867 net of HST recoveries The total potential award identified in this report including all option years is $639,108 net of all applicable taxes and charges, $722,192 including all applicable taxes and charges. The total potential cost to the City including all option years is $650,356 net of HST recoveries. The above cost calculations for the option years reflect an estimated 3 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index.