City extends street furniture parts contract

Summary#

Montréal city council adopted a decision to extend its existing framework agreement with Monmet ltée for cast-aluminium parts used in city street furniture. The decision authorizes the second and final 12-month extension and an additional expense of $1,148,505.88, taxes included, bringing the agreement’s total to $3,346,999.88, taxes included. City staff say the goal is to keep parts available for repairs and new installations.

  • The extension is scheduled to run from January 22, 2027, to January 21, 2028. It can start earlier if the current agreement ends because its budget is used up.
  • The City’s Service du matériel roulant et des ateliers will order parts as needed, including bench legs, armrests and aluminium support slats.
  • The agreement has no minimum or guaranteed purchases. The City pays only for orders it places.

What it means for you#

  • Residents: The decision does not directly change residents’ rights, fees or services. City staff say the parts are needed to maintain and install street furniture.
  • City administration: The City can continue ordering from Monmet during the extension rather than arranging separate purchases for each need.
  • Monmet ltée: The company may continue supplying parts under the existing agreement. The decision does not guarantee it any orders or revenue.

Money#

The City authorized an additional expense of $1,148,505.88, taxes included; the agreement’s total authorized amount becomes $3,346,999.88, taxes included.

  • The City centre pays for orders. The amount authorized is not a guaranteed purchase total.
  • The original agreement followed public call for tenders 23-20059, which received five bids. The materials do not say whether Monmet’s bid was the lowest compliant bid.

What is unclear#

  • The materials do not say how much the City will actually order during the extension.
  • The detailed price-adjustment terms for this extension are not provided.
  • The materials do not compare the extension’s expected costs with other supply options.

Case for#

  • City staff say the parts are needed to repair and install street furniture, and that the extension covers delivery and planning needs.
  • Staff say one agreement avoids negotiating each purchase separately and allows the City to benefit from volume purchasing.
  • The extension option was included in the original agreement, which followed a public call for tenders.

Case against#

  • The City can continue buying from Monmet during the extension without a new call for tenders. The materials do not compare this option with seeking new bids.
  • The authorized amount is substantial, while the decision does not provide an estimate of actual orders during the extension.