City Council awarded the contract for external audit services to BDO Canada LLP for $423,750 plus HST. BDO Canada will provide audit services to the City of North Bay and the local boards and commissions for the next five years.
Also,
FONOM representation confirmed
Council appointed Councillor Mac Bain as its representative on the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) Executive for a two-year term expiring on December 30, 2018.
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Tandem Dump Truck
Council awarded the contract for a new Tandem Dump Truck with dump body, snow plow and hydraulic system to 930098 Ontario Ltd. o/a Freightliner North Bay for $233,270.70 plus HST. The replacement vehicle will be used for both winter control and summer construction.
Meanwhile,
Memorial Dr. Horizontal Drilling
Council awarded the contract for Memorial Dr. Horizontal Directional Drilling to Avertex Utility Solutions Inc. for $87,161.95 plus HST. This is the final phase of this project and encompasses the installation of a second trunk water main feed to West Ferris and Birches Rd. standpipe.