ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Date: April 22, 1997 Dept. File No. Asbestos C.C. File No. 4254/4253 TO: Vancouver City Council FROM: Manager of Building Management SUBJECT: Queen Elizabeth Theatre/ Vancouver Playhouse Asbestos Abatement Project RECOMMENDATION THAT the construction contract for the Asbestos removal and related restoration work for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse Lobby Ceilings be awarded to Power Suction Services Co. Ltd. GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS The General Manager of Corporate Services RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing. COUNCIL POLICY Contracts with a value over $300,000 are referred to Council for award. PURPOSE The purpose of the report is to recommend acceptance of the lowest bid for the asbestos abatement project at Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse. BACKGROUND On February 18, 1997, Council approved $580,000, in advance of approval of the 1997 Capital Plan Budget, for removal of asbestos impregnated materials in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver Playhouse lobbies. Source of the funds to be the 1997 - 1999 Capital Plan. DISCUSSION Asbestos abatement tenders were opened at Corporate Services office on April 18th, 1997. Five pre-qualified firms submitted tenders: 1. Power Suction Services Co. Ltd. $380,000.00 2. Industra Thermal Service $385,777.00 3. Quantum Environmental Group $412,890.00 4. DeWar Pacific Projects Ltd. $417,625.00 5. Alexander Installations Inc. $501,000.00 We are recommending the acceptance of the lowest bid. * * * * *