Item - 2020.GL15.12

The General Government and Licensing Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code (Financial Control By-law), authorized the amendment of existing contracts, in accordance with the details as specified below:

a. NORR Limited, Architects and Engineers, Purchase Order Number 6030175, in the additional amount of up to $1,270,000, net of all taxes, revising the current contract authority from $45,323,000, net of all taxes, up to a maximum value of $46,593,000, net of all taxes, to provide required additional design and construction services, and warrantee support for two years following project completion;

b. WSP Canada Group Limited, Contract Number 47020883, in the additional amount of up to $800,000, net of all taxes, revising the current contract authority from $11,534,840 net of all taxes, up to a maximum value of $12,334,840, net of all taxes, to continue to provide contract administration services and expertise through the construction duration;

c. Bondfield Construction Company Limited, Purchase Order Number 6041873, in the additional amount of up to $5,000,000, net of all taxes, revising the current contract authority from $215,842,180, net of all taxes, up to a potential value of $220,842,180, net of all taxes, to provide construction services for the completion of the Union Station Revitalization Project; and

d. Davies Ward Phillips and Vineberg LLP, Purchase Order Number 6025203, in the additional amount of up to $330,000, net of all taxes ($335,808 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current contract authority from $3,985,000, net of all taxes, up to a potential value of $4,315,000, net of all taxes ($4,390,944 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), to provide real estate legal advice, draft legal terms and agreements for the on-going agreements and negotiations with Union Station tenants.

The purpose of the report is to advise on the status of the City of Toronto's Union Station Revitalization Project, including an update on the construction progress and project budget. The report also requests authority to amend four (4) existing contracts under the USRP, funded within the existing approved budget. These contract amendments will allow for total project completion and ensure continuity of professional services for the remainder of the project.

The project remains within the current approved budget of $824.0 million. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the project schedule as the project is now scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of 2020. Staff are working with the City's consultant, contractor, its bonding company, and other stakeholders to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.