TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2026 Report No. P&R-26-006
TO: Council
FROM: Steve Knoke, Director Parks and Recreation and Dan Henderson, Manager of Facilities
SUBJECT: Esquimalt Recreation Centre Roof Replacement - Tender Award
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council award the contract for the Esquimalt Recreation Centre Roof Replacement Project to Thorpe Industries BC Ltd. in the amount of $412,437.80, excluding GST.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to award a roofing contract, for the Esquimalt Recreation Centre Roof Replacement Project (Roofs 9, 10, 11), to Thorpe Industries BC Ltd. in the amount of $412,437.80, excluding GST, as included in the 2026 Capital Plan (R264).
BACKGROUND:
The Township of Esquimalt is committed to maintaining and improving its infrastructure through capital replacements/upgrades to ensure reliable and efficient infrastructure for its residents.
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre Roof Replacement (Roofs 9, 10, 11) (R264) is a necessary replacement as the current roofs have passed their life expectancy. Garland Canada was hired to provide a report on the condition and lifecycle of all Esquimalt Recreation Centre roofs. This report confirmed that roofs 9, 10, and 11 required replacement.
This roof replacement also coincides with the Recreation Centre Decktron (HVAC) Replacement (R263).
Tender Summary
On March 13, 2026, an invitation to tender was posted for the Esquimalt Recreation Centre Roof Replacement. A mandatory site meeting was held on March 20, 2026, with six eligible contractors attending. The invitation closed on April 2, 2026. The following is a summary of the six bids received:
Bidder Total Bid Amount Total Bid Amount
Reflective Coating Gravel Surfacing
Thorpe Industries BC Ltd $381,000 $412,437.80
Top Line Roofing $521,618 $455,618
Universal Sheet Metal $437,700 $470,927
Parker Johnson Roofing $472,000 $498,000
Flynn Canada $59...
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