tailieunhanh - Coordinated Street Furniture Program – Results of Request for Proposals (RFP) 9103-06-7316

Oil finishes are another popular alternative to lacquer finishes, allowing the natural grains of the wood to show through. Oils stand up quite well to the test of time and durability, depending of course on how many coats get applied. A fairly protective coat can be achieved by applying several coats of a quality oil product my preferred product being the MinWax oils, available in many colours for many types of wood. Danish oil is another product I like to recommend, especially for such wood items as railings, banisters, mantle pieces and door frames. Although oil finishes are fairly time consuming to. | M Toronto STAFF REPORT ACTION REQUIRED Confidential Attachments Coordinated Street Furniture Program - Results of Request for Proposals RFP 9103-06-7316 Date April 17 2007 To Executive Committee From Deputy City Manager Director Purchasing and Materials Management Wards All Reason for Confidential Information The security of the property of the City and receipt of advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Reference Number SUMMARY This report provides information and recommendations on the results of the Coordinated Street Furniture Program Request for Proposals No. 9103-06-7316. Staff are seeking City Council s authority to enter into negotiations with the Vendor best satisfying the requirements of the RFP Astral Media Outdoor LP to finalize contract provisions incorporate technical and design refinements to the recommended family of street furniture and enter an Agreement with the recommended Vendor. In order to achieve the widespread benefits of beautiful functional and safe pedestrian spaces envisioned by Vibrant Streets including adequately managing the street furniture program it will be essential to establish a dedicated organizational unit that would have strategic responsibility and accountability for planning design oversight implementing and managing the pedestrian realm. This can be achieved through the use of a portion of the revenues generated by the street furniture program at no new net cost to the City s budget. In addition substantial investment in streetscape and public realm improvements can and should be funded by revenue derived from this program. CSFP - Results of RFP 9103-06-7316 1 RECOMMENDATIONS The Deputy City Manager and Director of Purchasing and Materials Management recommend that 1. City Council accept the proposal by Astral Media Outdoor LP as having achieved the highest evaluated score to provide a coordinated street furniture program for the City of Toronto as described in the City s RFP 9103-06-7316 .