With just two contractors, administrative costs would be much lower. Companies do not need the City's help to be competitive. Rod Nicolls, Urban Impact, supported Option A - to accept the bids from the three contractors to collect from four sub areas. The administrative costs will be minimal. The option allows smaller contractors with a history to participate in the program.
Risk is lowered by having more service providers.
The following motion by Councillor Clarke was put and carried. B. THAT the bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned upon execution of the service contracts. Hugh Creighton, Director of Finance, presented a brief overview to the report. The following motion by Councillor Bellamy was put and carried. Funding Ceiling -Civic Grants be received for information.