- The new entrance configurations must allow safe access to the treatment plants, with improved screening of personnel and vehicles entering or leaving the plants;
- The orientation of the gates must allow vehicles to be queued in such a way that they do not block, obstruct or impede the normal flow of vehicular traffic on the adjacent roadway;
- The gate access systems must be integrated into the City's existing security system, the plant SCADA system and will include improved CCTV camera and intercom systems;
- Site lighting must be upgraded to accommodate safe levels at the new gate locations and to assist in camera vision.
Tender #139-19 "Security Gates at the Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant and Little River Pollution Control Plant" was issued on October 14, 2019 and was closed on November 12, 2019. One (1) bid was submitted by Rorison Industrial Electric Ltd. and was addressed in accordance with the single bid process under the Purchasing Bylaw.
The bid was reviewed and verified for arithmetic correctness and full conformance to tender requirements by Dillon Consulting Ltd. and Pollution Control Project Engineer.
Since the bid was higher than the project estimate, a meeting was held with the bidder, Rorison, to review and negotiate the tender price in accordance with the Purchasing ByLaw and the single bid process.
The final revised price for the construction work part of Phase #1 in accordance with the conditions for the "Security Gates at the Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant and Little River Pollution Control Plant" Tender #139-19 and after negotiations in compliance with the Purchasing By-Law is $1,037,812.00 (excluding HST).
The Consulting firm and Administration are satisfied Rorison Electric Ltd. understands the scope of the work and the schedule and are capable of performing the work in a timely and professional manner.
Risk Analysis:
One of the largest risks to plant security is trespassing. Not only is liability an issue with trespassers entering dangerous areas but the risk of vandalism and terrorism which could interrupt or prevent a wastewater treatment plant from being able to accept or process sewage.
Targeted vandalism/terrorism at a wastewater treatment plant would have Severe Consequences causing a long term shutdown in operations and serious loss of confidence in the Corporation. This would be classified as a Significant Risk with our mitigation strategy being the securing and monitoring of the property outer perimeters.