Item - 2015.GM6.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, 2015 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Government Management Committee on September 17, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2015.
GM6.10 - Bell Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure - Request for Five Year Contract Extension and Report on Contract Dispute
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2015) from the Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology, the City Solicitor and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.
2. City Council authorize the public release of all or a portion of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2015) from the Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology, the City Solicitor and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management at the discretion of the City Solicitor, and City Council direct the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2015) from the Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology, the City Solicitor and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and it pertains to litigation or potential litigation.
3. City Council authorize for the Chief Information Officer to extend the current Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure and related services contract and increase the contract value with Bell Canada for a five (5) year term commencing October 1, 2015, ending no later than September 30, 2020, for an additional estimated amount of $49.841 million net of HST recoveries ($48.979 million excluding taxes) based on the same pricing, terms and conditions.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2015) from the Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology, the City Solicitor and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and it pertains to litigation or potential ligation. All of a portion of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - This report contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege, and pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83271.pdf
(September 1, 2015) Confidential Attachment 1 with Appendix - Bell Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure Contract Dispute Update
GM6.10 - Bell Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure - Request for Five Year Contract Extension and Report on Contract Dispute
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - This report contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege, and pertains to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City.
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained within Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2015) from the Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology, the City Solicitor and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management.
2. City Council authorize the public release of all or a portion of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 1, 2015) from the Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology, the City Solicitor and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management once adopted by City Council at the discretion of the City Solicitor, and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, and pertains to litigation or potential litigation.
3. City Council grant authority for the Chief Information Officer to extend the current Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure (ITI) and related services contract and increase the contract value with Bell Canada for a five (5) year term commencing October 1, 2015 ending no later than September 30, 2020, for an additional estimated amount of $49.841 million net of HST recoveries ($48.979 million excluding taxes) based on the same pricing, terms and conditions.
Origin
Summary
This report requests authority to extend Contract number 47015457 for a period of five (5) years from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2020 in the total estimated amount of $49.841 million net of HST recoveries ($48.979 million excluding taxes). The Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure (ITI) RFP and contract included provision for this term of extension at the same pricing, terms and conditions.
The Confidential Attachment provides information related to the contract dispute between the City and Bell Canada. The recommendation to extend the contract is based on staff reaching a tentative settlement of the contract dispute.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83271.pdf
(September 1, 2015) Confidential Attachment 1 with Appendix - Bell Integrated Telecommunications Infrastructure Contract Dispute Update