Contract Approved for Rural Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements

The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a contract for rural road resurfacing and drainage improvements during their meeting on April 17, 2023. Miller Paving Limited was awarded the contract with a total estimated bid amount of $10,642,800 (Net HST Rebate) for the initial three-year term. The estimated total value of the contract over five years is $17,738,000 (Net HST Rebate). The first-year funding requirement for this project is estimated at $3,700,240 (Net HST Rebate), which includes $3,547,600 for construction costs and $152,640 for material testing and contingencies. The funding will be sourced from the Municipality's budget, specifically from the Rural Roads Resurfacing account. The Purchasing Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, has the authority to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year terms, pending satisfactory performance and pricing.