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                             ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

                                            Date: March 14, 1996
                                            File No. Crep052.cov

    TO:       Vancouver City Council

    FROM:     General Manager of Engineering Services and
              Manager of Purchasing Services

    SUBJECT:  Award of Tender No. 57-96-04 -
              Supply and Delivery of Copper Water Tube


    RECOMMENDATION

         THAT  Council accept the low  bid from Westburne  Supply B.C., for
         the  supply and  delivery of  copper water  tube  as, if  and when
         required for a 12-month period from the date of the purchase order
         at an  annual estimated cost  of $228,193,  plus the 7%  Goods and
         Services  Tax  (less  any   municipal  rebate  received)  and  the
         Provincial Sales  Tax, subject to  a contract satisfactory  to the
         Director of Legal Services.

    COUNCIL POLICY

    The  policy of  Council  is to  award  contracts  for the  purchase  of
    equipment, supplies and services that will give the highest value based
    on quality, service and price,  except where an allowance of  a maximum
    of 5% is given to those bidders whose tender reflects local content.

    Contracts with a value over $200,000 are referred to Council for award.


    DISCUSSION

    Tenders for  the above were  opened by the  City Clerk on  February 26,
    1996, and referred to  the General Manager of Engineering  Services and
    the Manager of Purchasing Services for report.

    A copy of the tabulation of bids is on file in the Purchasing office.

    The 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any  municipal rebate received) and
    the Provincial  Sales Tax are in  addition to all prices  shown in this
    report and in the tabulation.

    Funds for all purchases in  the amount of $228,193 are provided  for in
    the Central Stores and Waterworks Operating Budgets.
    The tender called  for the supply and delivery of  five items of copper
    water tube as, if and when required for a 12-month period from the date
    of the purchase order. The tender is to  be awarded in it s entirety to
    a single contractor.

    Four  firms submitted tenders.  Westburne Supply B.C. submitted the low
    bid for each item and meets specifications.

    We  are  therefore, recommending  the acceptance  of  the low  bid from
    Westburne Supply B.C.


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