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Report Number: INF 07-26
Date: April 27, 2026
From: Kevin Heathcote
Director, City Infrastructure
Subject:
Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets
Request for Tender No. T2026-2
File: A1440-001
Recommendation:
1. That the bid submitted by Viola Management Inc. in response to Request for Tender No.
T2026-2 for Asphalt Resurfacing on Various City Streets, in the amount of $2,764,939.00
(net HST) or $3,070,343.00 (HST included) be accepted;
2. That Council award the material testing and inspection services for Request for Tender No.
T2026-2 to GHD Ltd. through RFSQ2023-1 Roster Category of Geotechnical Investigation
and Inspection Services in the amount of $92,645.00 (HST included); in accordance with
the Purchasing Policy Section 10.03 (c) as the assignment is above $50,000;
3. That the total gross project cost of $3,591,167.00 (HST included), including the tendered
amount, geotechnical investigation reports, material testing, contingency and other
associated costs, and the total net project cost of $3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate) be
approved;
4. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to finance the net project cost of
$3,233,957.00 as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget as follows:
a. That the sum of $2,217,235.00 be funded from the Roads & Bridges Reserve Fund as
approved in the 2026 Capital Budget;
b. That the sum of $462,828.00 be funded from the Building Faster Fund (BFF) Reserve
Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget;
c. That the sum of $553,894.00 be funded from the Canada Community Building (CCBF)
Reserve Fund as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget;
d. That funding from C10365.2611 Poprad Avenue Asphalt Resurfacing and C10365.2612
Drava Street Asphalt Resurfacing in the amount of $510,030.00 be used to fund the
resurfacing of Honeywood Crescent, Fairview Avenue and Ilona Park Road;
e. That the Director, Finance & Treasurer be authorized to adjust the funding plan as
reflected in Recommendations 4a., 4b., 4c., and 4d. to incorporate and use all existing
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funding from the Building Faster Fund (BFF) and the receipt of any new additional BFF
Funding that be announced later this year; and,
5. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the actions
necessary to implement the recommendations in this report.
1.0 Executive Summary:
The purpose of this report is to award Request for Tender No. T2026-2 for Asphalt Resurfacing
on Various City Streets to Viola Management Inc.
As part of the 2026 City Infrastructure Roads Capital Budget, the following 12 locations were
approved for Asphalt resurfacing:
• Creekview Circle - from Creekview Circle to Petticoat Lane
• Mountcastle Crescent - from Huntsmill Drive (north leg) to 450m East of Huntsmill Drive
• Fawndale Road - from Riverview Crescent to 60m North of Gwendolyn Street
• Ariel Crecent - from Amberlea Road to Highview Road
• Oberon Court - from Ariel Crecent to North Terminus
• Charnwood Court - from Rosebank Road to East Terminus
• Silverthorn Square - from Dixie Road to Deerbrook Drive
• Poprad Avenue – from Tatra Drive to West Terminus
• Drava Street – from Reytan Boulevard to Sandy Beach Road
• Waterford Gate - from 210m West of Altona Road to Altona Road
• Pine Grove Avenue - from Oakburn Street to Altona Road
• Somergrove Crescent - from Major Oaks Road to Major Oaks Road
Joseph Street was reconstructed in 2025 and the surface lift of asphalt from Old Brock Road to
Franklin Street was included in the 2026 Roads Projects Capital Budget. This work was
included in Request for Tender No. T2026-2 due to similarity in scope.
The urbanization of the cul-de-sac at the north end of Dunn Crescent was included in the 2025
Roads Projects Capital Budget. The scope includes installation of curb and gutter, resurfacing
to adjust grades, extension of existing sidewalk and driveway / boulevard restoration. This
work was included in Request for Tender No. T2026-2 due to similarity in scope.
During the investigation stage of the project, staff identified concerns with the condition of the
existing storm sewer along Poprad Avenue. Moderate to severe structural cracking including a
fracture hinge were identified during video inspection. This condition increases the risk of
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further damage during construction activities, including exposure to heavy live loads and
compaction equipment. As a result, Poprad Avenue was removed from the 2026 asphalt
resurfacing program. Further investigation will be required to determine the appropriate
rehabilitation or reconstruction strategies.
Drava Street has also been removed from the 2026 asphalt resurfacing program due to its
proximity to both the Sandy Beach Road Project and Krosno Creek Culvert Replacements
Project (Morden Lane, Reytan Boulevard and Alyssum Street). Access to this road will be
limited and there is risk of overlapping work zones, conflicts with equipment maneuverability
and increased resident impacts. When Drava Street was included in the City’s Capital Forecast
in 2025, this conflict was unforeseen because of the expedited Sandy Beach Road
rehabilitation project driven by the OPG refurbishment. Once the Sandy Beach Road work is
complete in 2026, Drava Street can be re-budgeted in 2027.
As a result of these exclusions in Ward 2, three additional roads within Ward 2 were added to
the tender as provisional locations. These locations were identified through pavement
condition inspections and the City’s Roads Needs Study. The proposed roads as identified in
recommendation 4d. are as follows:
• Honeywood Crescent from Deerbrook Drive to Deerbrook Drive
• Ilona Park Road from Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road
• Fairview Avenue from Douglas Avenue to 200m southwest of Douglas Avenue
The candidates were selected based on estimated costs not exceeding the combined costs of
the removed locations (Poprad Avenue and Drava Street).
Request for Tender No. T2026‑2 was advertised on the City’s bids&tenders portal on April 8,
2026, and closed on April 21, 2026, with three pre‑qualified contractors submitting bids. The
lowest compliant bid submitted by Viola Management Inc. in the amount of $2,764,939.00 (net
HST) or $3,070,343.00 (HST included), is recommended for approval. The total gross project
cost is estimated to be $3,591,167.00 (HST included), and the total net project cost is
estimated at $3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate).
2.0 Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan:
The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advance
Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community.
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3.0 Financial Implications:
3.1 Tender Amount
Tender T2026-2 $2,717,118.00
HST (13%) 353,225.00
Total Gross Tender Cost
HST Rebate (11.24%)
Total Net Tender Cost
$3,070,343.00
(305,404.00)
$2,764,939.00
3.2 Estimated Project Costing Summary
Tender No. T2026-2 $2,717,118.00
Geotechnical Investigation Reports 48,520.00
Materials Testing
Provincial Building Faster Fund (BFF) Sponsor Signage
81,986.00
2,173.00
Canada Community Building (CCBF) Sponsor Signage
Contingency (12%)
2,173.00
$326,054.00
Total Project Cost 3,178,024.00
HST (13%) 413,143.00
Total Gross Project Costs $3,591,167.00
HST Rebate (11.24%) (357,210.00)
Total Net Project Cost $3,233,957.00
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3.3 Approved Source of Funds – City Infrastructure Capital Budget
Expenditure
Account
Location Source of Funds Funds
Available
Funds
Required
C10365.2602 Creekview Circle Roads & Bridges RF $415,000.00 $206,656.00
C10365.2605 Mountcastle
Cres.
Roads & Bridges RF 475,000.00 316,295.00
C10365.2606 Fawndale Road Roads & Bridges RF 470,000.00 323,956.00
C10365.2607 Ariel Crescent Roads & Bridges RF 315,000.00 170,254.00
C10365.2608 Oberon Court Roads & Bridges RF 150,000.00 70,343.00
C10365.2609 Charnwood
Court
Roads & Bridges RF 405,000.00 208,639.00
C10365.2610 Silverthorn Sq. CCBF RF 600,000.00 318,894.00
C10365.2611 Poprad Avenue Roads & Bridges RF 640,000.00 0.00
C10365.2612 Drava Street CCBF RF 235,000.00 0.00
Honeywood
Cres.
Roads & Bridges RF 151,655.00
Ilona Park Road Roads & Bridges RF 7,450.00
Ilona Park Road CCBF RF 235,000.00
Fairview Avenue Roads & Bridges RF 115,925.00
C10365.2613 Waterford Gate Roads & Bridges RF 310,000.00 200,670.00
C10365.2614 Pinegrove Ave. BFF RF 630,000.00 462,828.00
C10365.2614 Pinegrove Ave Roads & Bridges RF 40,000.00 0.00
C10365.2615 Somergrove
Cres.
Roads & Bridges RF 565,000.00 330,970.00
C10570.2318 Joseph Street Roads & Bridges RF 60,000.00 51,157.00
C10570.2503 Dunn Crescent Roads & Bridges RF 80,000.00 63,265.000
Total Funds $5,390.000.00 $3,233,957.00
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Net project cost (over) under approved funds $2,156,043.00
4.0 Discussion:
The purpose of this report is to award Request for Tender No. T2026-2 for Asphalt Resurfacing
on Various City Streets to Viola Management Inc.
As part of the 2026 City Infrastructure Roads Capital Budget, the following asphalt resurfacing
locations were approved as construction projects:
• Creekview Circle from Creekview Circle to Petticoat Lane
• Mountcastle Crescent from Huntsmill Drive (north leg) to 450m East of Huntsmill Drive
• Fawndale Road from Riverview Crescent to 60m North of Gwendolyn Street
• Ariel Crecent from Amberlea Road to Highview Road
• Oberon Court from Ariel Crecent to North Terminus
• Charnwood Court from Rosebank Road to East Terminus
• Silverthorn Square from Dixie Road to Deerbrook Drive
• Poprad Avenue from Tatra Drive to West Terminus
• Drava Street from Reytan Boulevard to Sandy Beach Road
• Waterford Gate from 210m West of Altona Road to Altona Road
• Pine Grove Avenue from Oakburn Street to Altona Road
• Somergrove Crescent from Major Oaks Road to Major Oaks Road
These streets are indicated in the 2016 Road Needs Study as priority streets for asphalt
resurfacing.
Joseph Street was reconstructed in 2025 and the surface lift of asphalt from Old Brock Road to
Franklin Street was included in the 2026 Roads Projects Capital Budget. This work was
included in Request for Tender No. T2026-2 due to similarity in scope.
The urbanization of the cul-de-sac at the north end of Dunn Crescent was included in the 2025
Roads Projects Capital Budget. The scope includes installation of curb and gutter, resurfacing
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to adjust grades, extension of existing sidewalk and driveway / boulevard restoration. This
work was included in Request for Tender No. T2026-2 due to similarity in scope.
During the investigation stage of the project, staff identified concerns with the condition of the
existing storm sewer along Poprad Avenue. Moderate to severe structural cracking including a
fracture hinge were identified during video inspection. This condition increases the risk of
further damage during construction activities, including exposure to heavy live loads and
compaction equipment. As a result, Poprad Avenue was removed from the 2026 asphalt
resurfacing program.
Further investigations will be undertaken for Poprad Avenue to determine appropriate long-
term rehabilitation or reconstruction strategies. Option 1 would consist of relining the existing
storm sewer. This is a significantly less intrusive and less expensive way to extend the life of
the asset, however, further investigation will determine if relining can improve the pipe’s
structural integrity and whether these pipes would be an appropriate candidate for this type of
application based on their condition. If it is determined that the pipes can be relined, this work
will have to be budgeted for accordingly. Once the relining is complete, the resurfacing of
Poprad Avenue can be added back to a future asphalt resurfacing program. If it is determined
that the pipes cannot be relined, the planning process for reconstructing this section of road
and replacing the storm sewers over the next 5-10 years will commence.
Drava Street has also been removed from the 2026 asphalt resurfacing program due to its
proximity to both the Sandy Beach Road project and Krosno Creek Culvert Replacements
Project (Morden Lane, Reytan Boulevard and Alyssum Street). Access to this road will be
limited and there is risk of overlapping work zones, conflicts with equipment maneuverability
and increased resident impacts. When Drava Street was included in the City’s Capital Forecast
in 2025, this conflict was unforeseen because of the expedited Sandy Beach Road
rehabilitation project driven by the OPG refurbishment. Once the Sandy Beach Road work is
complete in 2026, Drava Street can be re-budgeted in 2027.
As a result of these exclusions in Ward 2, three additional roads within Ward 2 were added to
the tender as provisional locations. These locations were identified through pavement
condition inspections and the City’s Roads Needs Study. The proposed roads as identified in
recommendation 4d. are as follows:
• Honeywood Crescent from Deerbrook Dr. to Deerbrook Dr.
• Ilona Park Road from Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road
• Fairview Avenue from Douglas Avenue to 200m southwest of Douglas Avenue
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The candidates were selected based on estimated costs not exceeding the combined costs of
the removed locations (Poprad Avenue and Drava Street).
The City issued RFSQ2026‑2 to establish a roster of prequalified, competent contractors for
the City’s Asphalt Resurfacing Program. The RFSQ was advertised on the City’s bids&tenders
portal on January 26, 2026, and closed on February 18, 2026, receiving submissions from 12
companies. In accordance with the RFSQ requirements, the evaluation committee reviewed
and ranked the submissions and selected up to 5 of the highest‑ranking proponents for
prequalification. As a result of the evaluation process, the following 5 contractors were
selected: D. Crupi & Sons Limited; Brennan Paving & Construction Ltd.; Dufferin Construction
Company; Four Seasons Site Development Ltd.; and Viola Management Inc. The
prequalification period will be in effect for 3 years.
Tender No. T2026-2 was advertised on City’s bids&tenders portal on Wednesday, April 8,
2026, and closed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with 3 pre-qualified companies responding. The
lowest compliant bid of $2,764,939.00 (net HST) or $3,070,343.00 (HST included) submitted
by Viola Management Inc. is recommended for approval. The total gross project cost which
includes the tendered amount, a construction contingency, and other associated costs is
estimated at $3,591,167.00 (HST included) with an estimated total net project cost of
$3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate).
Through RFSQ2023-1 Roster Category of Geotechnical Investigation and Inspection Services
Master Framework Agreement, material testing and inspection services under associated
costs is recommended for award to GHD Ltd.
In accordance with Purchasing Policy Item 10.03, the Manager may obtain the services of a
particular consultant selected by the initiating Director without going through a competitive
process. Where the funds are available in the approved budget and the project or annual cost
of a consulting or professional service assignment is expected to be;
(c) above $50,000 is subject to the additional approval by Council. The initiating Director
shall submit the Report to Council to obtain approval.
Upon careful examination of all bids and relevant documents received, the City Infrastructure
Department recommends acceptance of the lowest compliant bid submitted by Viola
Management Inc. for Request for Tender No. T2026-2 in the amount of $3,070,343.00 (HST
included), and that the total net project cost of $3,233,957.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved.
Attachment:
1. Location Maps
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Prepared By: Cynthia Islam, Manager, Capital projects and Infrastructure
Approved/Endorsed By: Kevin Heathcote, Director, City Infrastructure
Approved/Endorsed By: Cathy Bazinet, Manager, Procurement
Approved/Endorsed By: Stan Karwowski, Director, Finance & Treasurer
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Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council By:
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
Project Area No. 1 – Creekview Circle
Creekview Circle – from Creekview Circle to Petticoat Lane. The proposed work includes
asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall
be removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 2 – Mountcastle Crescent
Mountcastle Crescent – from Huntsmill Drive (north leg) to 450m East of Huntsmill Drive. The
proposed work includes asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks
that are deficient shall be removed and replaced as required.
Attachment 1 to Report INF 07-26
Location Maps
Project Area No. 3 – Fawndale Road
Fawndale Road – from Riverview Crescent to 60m north of Gwendolyn Street. The proposed
work includes asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are
deficient shall be removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 4 – Ariel Crescent
Ariel Crescent – from Amberlea Road to Highview Road. The proposed work includes asphalt
resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall be
removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 5 – Oberon Court
Oberon Court – from Ariel Crescent to North Terminus. The proposed work includes asphalt
resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall be
removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 6 – Charnwood Court
Charnwood Court – from Rosebank Road to East Terminus. The proposed work includes
asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters that are deficient shall be removed and
replaced as required.
Project Area No. 7 – Silverthorn Square
Silverthorn Square – from Dixie Road to Deerbrook Drive. The proposed work includes asphalt
resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall be
removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 8 – Honeywood Crescent
Honeywood Crescent – from Deerbrook Drive to Deerbrook Drive. The proposed work includes
asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall
be removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 9 – Ilona Park Road
Ilona Park Road – from Liverpool Road to Liverpool Road. The proposed work includes asphalt
resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall be
removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 10 – Fairview Avenue
Fairview Avenue – from Douglas Avenue to 200m North of Browning Avenue. The proposed
work includes asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are
deficient shall be removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 11 – Waterford Gate
Waterford Gate – from 210 m west of Altona Road to Altona Road. The proposed work includes
asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall
be removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 12 – Pine Grove Avenue
Pine Grove Avenue – from Oakburn Street to Altona Road. The proposed work includes asphalt
resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks that are deficient shall be
removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 13 – Somergrove Crescent
Somergrove Crescent – from Major Oaks Road to Major Oaks Road (Circular Road). The
proposed work includes asphalt resurfacing. Existing concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks
that are deficient shall be removed and replaced as required.
Project Area No. 14 – Dunn Crescent
Dunn Crescent – from Kimton Court to North Terminus. The proposed work includes
reconstructing the cul-de-sac, installing a new granular base, asphalt pavement, and concrete
curb and gutter. All areas affected by construction, including boulevards, landscaping features,
concrete sidewalks, interlocking pavers, and asphalt driveways, will be fully restored.
Project Area No. 15 – Joseph Street
Joseph Street – from Old Brock Road to Franklin Street. The proposed work includes concrete
curb, maintenance hole and catch basin frame adjustments, surface asphalt placement and
pavement markings.