this week in barrie - march 10, 2011

Are you a performer or part of an entertainment ensemble? Is your community group looking to connect with

the public? Well, it’s that time of the year when the City of Barrie searches for local performers, such as bands, choirs, dance troupes, theatre groups, and individual performers, of all cultural backgrounds as well as community groups and not-for-profits to help create a celebration of our community.

Celebrate Barrie is a free outdoor festival held every June at Centennial Park. This “friend-raising” tradition began as a one-time celebration in 2000 commemorating the new millennium and it was so popular that it continues to grow every year.

Celebrate Barrie includes the chance to meet with various community groups and enjoy festivities such as inflatables and rides, local entertainment on two stages, petting zoo, historical reenactments, and so much more all set along the beautiful shore of Kempenfelt Bay.

Last year, a crowd of over 18,000 attended the festivities where more than 50 community groups provided hands-on activities for kids. In addition, over 15 talented performances wowed the crowds throughout the day. The music ranged from folk to pop rock and country with performances given by individuals, bands, dance and theatre groups.

For community groups, this is an opportunity to connect with people in a fun environment and share information about their organization.

Community groups wanting to participate in the festival must be willing to provide a free and unique hands-on activity. In exchange, booth space is provided (including a tent, table, and chairs if required). Groups are asked to submit a letter or email, including information on their organization, full contact information, and a unique idea for a hands-on activity.

For entertainers, anyone is invited to apply - from grassroots groups to emerging talent and established artists. Celebrate Barrie is a great way to share talent with the community and showcase Barrie’s homegrown artists.

If you are a performer or part of a group interested in showcasing your talent at Celebrate Barrie submit a letter or email including a promotion package or EPK (if available), detailed information on your act and

full contact information. Please include a sample of a recent performance or recording by CD, DVD, or direct link to music or video posted on a website. The Celebrate Barrie Entertainment Committee, a group of volunteers in Barrie’s culture and music scene, will begin the process of developing a diverse and exciting line-up in April.

For young band members between the ages of 11 and 19, Barrie’s Young People’s Centres present Celebrate Barrie Battle of the Bands! If you're in a local band and interested in performing, submit a letter or email of interest that includes your contact information and a sample of a recent performance or recording for review by CD, DVD, or direct link to music or video posted on a website, MySpace, or YouTube.

Please note that only selected performers and community groups will be contacted.

This year Celebrate Barrie will be held on Saturday, June 4th. For more information, visit www.barrie.ca.

Beaded Key Chains Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 2:30-3:30 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) Create something you can use forever! Keep your

key chain or give it to someone as a gift!

March 16 Learn Card Tricks Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave)2:30-3:30 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) These tricks will have your friends asking ‘how’d you

do that?!” Find out how to be a magician with us!

Ping Pong Tourney Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave)2:00-4:00 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) It’s Youth vs. Youth in a battle for Ping Pong

supremacy with only one person victorious!

March 17 BYPC St. Patrick’s Day Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave) 2:00 - 9:00 p.m., (705) 792-7903 On St. Patty's Day come and write some Limericks

and indulge in some green Kool-Aid and other

fun snacks.

March 18 BYPC March Break Scavenger Hunt Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave) 2:00 - 9:00 p.m., (705) 792-7903 Bring your team of two to complete

various missions downtown Barrie to

collect points for a great prize!

For information on news, events, and more visit us online at www.barrie.ca

Upcoming Events

Bids & Tenders

March 10th

Contact Us Phone: (705) 726-4242 TTY: (705) 792-7910 E-mail: [email protected]

March-End of April Community Income Tax Program 55+ CentresAllandale 55+ at (705) 728-6332Parkview 55+ Centre at (705) 737-0755Victoria Village Activity Centre at (705) 792-3411In conjunction with Revenue Canada, the

City of Barrie 55+ Centres are offering the

Community Income Tax Program for people of

all ages. Income Tax clinics operate until the end

of April. Only basic returns are accepted and

appointments are necessary, so please book

your appointment at the respective Centre

listed above.

March 14

BYPC Fear Factor Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave) 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) You Dare? See how far you’ll go with a wide

range of games geared to gross you out a little

and challenge you A LOT!

March 15

BYPC Fear Factor Maple Avenue Youth Centre (59 Maple Ave) 2:00 - 9:00 p.m., (705) 792-7903 The Maple Avenue Youth Centre will be hosting

its very own version of Fear Factor. Do you think

you have the guts?

Minute to Win It! - Can you beat the clock? Holly Youth Centre (171 Mapleton Ave)2:30-3:30 p.m., (705) 792-7925 (7) You’ll have one minute to complete various wacky

and crazy tasks, can you do it?

March 19

Canada in Love Allandale Recreation Centre, Main hall190 Bayview Drive, 2:00 p.m., (705) 728-6332 One of Frank Sinatra's biggest hits was a love song

written by Canadian Ruth Lowe. Her life was the

basis of this show written by Dinah Christie which

returns and celebrates Canadian Love Songs from

the romantic to the ridiculous. “Sweeten” your smile

and stay after the performance with a light dessert,

tea or coffee. Refreshments included in ticket fee.

Buy your tickets early! They may be purchased at the

volunteer desk, Allandale 55 + centre. $10.00 each.

March 24 Senior Connect The Legion Hall , 410 St Vincent St. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m., (705) 792-3411 The Barrie Senior Interagency Committee is proud

to present Senior Connect! A Free opportunity for

Barrie Seniors to connect with new people and build

new friendships. A fun afternoon full of socializing,

lunch will be served with live entertainment to enjoy.

Transportation to the event is available

upon request. Space is Limited.

March 23Ebooks & Audiobooks at the Barrie LibraryBarrie Public Library, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.Did you know that both ebooks and audiobooks are available free from the library website? You can checkout, download, read and enjoy them from the comfort of your home or car. Come to this session to find out what’s available. No registration required.

March 24Condominiums – What are they really?Barrie Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Barrie Public Library is pleased to present an informative session that will help you understand how condominium ownership is different from other types of property ownership. There is no fee for this drop-in session

March 29 Financial Divorce Transitions: An OverviewBarrie Public Library, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Sharon Alderson, a Financial Divorce Specialist will help you understand the process of dissolving the economic partnership you entered into upon marriage. There is no fee for this drop-in session.

Barrie Public Library(705) 728-1010, 60 Worsley Street, Barriewww.library.barrie.on.ca

spring. The scope of work includes the supply, delivery and planting of approximately 73 large calliper trees, 80 whip stock trees and 100 shrubs of various sizes and at three locations in the City of Barrie. The Tender has been divided into parts grouped by planting area/activity and schedule of installation. All items within each of the parts will be for the supply, delivery, installation and a minimum 1-year warranty on material and work. Bidders are not required to Bid on all parts. A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.

Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday March 17, 2011.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2011-035Q

FOR THE SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE

CONTROL BARRIERSThe City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified and experienced firms for the Supply & Installation of Vehicle Control Barriers at various locations throughout the City of Barrie.A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.


REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONREF # FIN 2011-011Q

JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR

PART A - CORPORATE FACILITIES (7 LOCATIONS)

PART B - RECREATIONAL FACILITY (HOLLY COMMUNITY CTR)

ONE YEAR (1) YEAR TERM WITH OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO (2)

BY ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS

The City of Barrie Corporate and Recreational Facilities Division is inviting quotations from contractors for the provision of janitorial cleaning services for:

PART A - CORPORATE FACILITIES(7 LOCATIONS)

PART B - RECREATIONAL FACILITY (HOLLY COMMUNITY CTR)

Bidders Note: MANDATORY INFORMATION & SITE MEETINGS have been scheduled for Wednesday March 16, 2011 @ 9:30 am starting at City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 70 Collier St, Barrie, ON. Site visits will follow immediately

The Search is on for Community Groups & Entertainers

PURCHASING BRANCHBID OPPORTUNITIES

DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/Barrie or from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or by telephone (705) 739-4220 Ext. 4538 or Ext. 4709 or by Email at [email protected]

Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Biddingo.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.comfee may be applicable.


FOR GRASS CUTTING AND RELATED SERVICES

The City of Barrie is seeking Submissions from qualified and experienced firms for the Provision of Grass Cutting and Related Services. The scope of work shall include the provision of all labour, materials and equipment to provide grass cutting, trimming, pick-up of debris and related maintenance services of properties for the Corporation of the City of Barrie.

MANDATORY SITE MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday March 15, 2011 for two of the sites listed in the RFQ. The Water Pollution Control Centre, 249 Bradford St., Barrie @ 9:00 AM and the Bio Solids Storage Facility, #630 - 7th Line, Oro-Medonte @ 10:30 AM. The site meeting will start at the Water Pollution Control Centre and continue onto the Bio-Solids Storage facility. The start time of 10:30 at the Bio Solids Storage facility is an approximate time. It is suggested that all Bidders meet at the Water Pollution Control Centre at 9:00 a.m. Vendors must have a representative in attendance and register at this meeting to have their submission considered compliant.

A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.



TREE & SHRUB SPRING PLANTING SERVICES

(2011 SPRING PLANTING SEASON) This Quotation is being called for street, park and open space planting activities for the 2011

after the Information meeting. Bidders must have a Representative attend and be registered at the INFORMATION meeting in order to submit a quotation for consideration. Bidders who are not in attendance and registered at the Mandatory Attendance Information Meeting will not be permitted to continue on with the quotation process.



REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONREF # FIN 2011-012Q FOR

BARRIE FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICE (BFES) STRUCTURAL

FIRE FIGHTERS BOOTS

The City of Barrie Fire and Emergency Service is inviting quotations for the supply & delivery of Fire Fighter Structural Boots to be delivered within the City of Barrie. The contract term is three (3) years with options for two annual extensions.


Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thurs. March 24, 2011.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2011-026P

FOR THE PROVISION OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY

ENGINEERING (SUE) SERVICES

The Corporation of the City of Barrie is seeking an Engineering Consultant with experience in Subsurface Utility Engineering to provide services for the provision of Subsurface Utility Engineering in compliance with CI/ASCE Standard 38-02, “Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data”. The services included as part of this assignment include but may not be limited to: • Acquisition of Utility Records • Utility Mapping • Utility Designating (geophysics) • Ground Penetrating Radar or other Geophysical Prospecting Equipment • Utility Locating (vacuum excavation) • Survey A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.


DISPOSAL OFSURPLUS EQUIPMENT

Sealed bids, will be received by the City of Barrie, Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster St., Barrie, Ontario on/or before 4:30 pm (local time) Thursday, March 31, 2011 for the following items:

REF # FIN 2011-018DSURPLUS GENERATORS

ONE (1) Generator - Rated 70 kW, 600 V 3-Phase, Cummins USA diesel engine, Onan alternator. Water cooled, will accept a standard radiator. 30 plus years old, very lightly used as an emergency generator only. In an excellent maintenance and great working condition. ONE (1) Generator – Mechron Engineering IZUZU engineWater cooled KW-50, KVA – 62.5 Amps – 62.5 Volts – 575. Hz 60, 3 phase 1800 rpm, Spec No. A77T Series 1B2815050ONE (1) Generator Make unknown Air cooled 50 KW, KVA 62.5 rpm 1800 volts 600 60amps 3 phase code 363-516-304Location: The above 3 pieces of equipment are located at the City of Barrie’s ORO BIO SOLIDS STORAGE FACILITY, #630-7th Line, Oro-Medonte, The Date/Time of viewing for the 3 pieces are: March 9, March 16, March 23 @ 9:30 AM ONE (1) Generator - 150KW generator with a Robonics transfer switch

Location: This generator is located at the City of Barrie’s 64 Wood St Station, Barrie, ON. The Date/Time of viewing for this item is March 9, March 16, March 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM.

REF # FIN 2011-019DSURPLUS ELECTION SYSTEMS BAGS

• Global Election Systems Bags • Location- 70 Collier Street, Barrie ON • Quantity - Approximately 45 • Colour – Black, with shoulder strap • Size – 23”x15”x 6”A sample is available for viewing at the Purchasing Branch located at 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.The equipment can be viewed at the above locations on the respective Dates & Times indicated above. All offers must be on the Bid Form that is Provided.Items sold “As is-where is - without warranty”

PURCHASING BRANCHElectronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Biddingo.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.

THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMISSIONS.

Barrie's 2 StationsWe Need Your Help To NameYour suggestions are requested to name:

The Southend Location (please fill in) The Waterfront Location (please fill in)

Please note that ‘Barrie’ cannot be used in both names- just one. All suggestions submitted by Barrie residents will be taken into consideration by City Council in their deliberations. City Council will determine the approved names for each station.

Please include your address here:

(Barrie residents and business owners only)

You can mail, or drop off this form to: Engineering Department, 6th Floor, City Hall, 70 Collier Street, L4M 4T5. Or fill out this form online at www.barrie.ca Deadline for submission is March 31, 2011.

Ward 3Town Hall Meeting

Ward 3 Councillor Doug Shipley invites you to attend a Town Hall Meeting

with Mayor Jeff Lehman

at theEast Bayfield Community Centre

80 Livingstone Street, East Multi Purpose Room

Wednesday, March 23, 20117:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Drop-ins are welcome.

Your chance to meet our new Mayor and get answers to questions important to you.

2010 Drinking Water System Report

The City of Barrie’s Water Operations Branch has prepared the Annual Drinking Water System Report in accordance with the

Drinking Water Systems Regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Annual Drinking Water System Report is available at www.barrie.ca and a hard copy can also be obtained, upon request, during

normal business hours (8:30–4:00) at the City of Barrie’s Water Operations Branch located

on the second floor of the Operations Centre at 165 Ferndale Drive, North.

Please direct any questions regarding the Annual Drinking Water System Report to

Sandra Brunet, Manager of Water Operations at (705) 739-4220 Ext. 4866.

Resident Reps NeededThe City of Barrie is developing a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy that will promote effective, efficient, and sustainable change to Barrie’s waste collection, diversion and disposal over the next 20 years. An important part of the development of this Strategy will be consultation with the community and other stakeholders. A key component of this consultation will be development of a Community Liaison Committee. Beginning in March, the Committee will meet several times this year to review information and make recommendations to assist in the development of the Strategy. The City is looking for residents aware of waste management issues in their neighborhood, and keen to contribute to this important planning process,to participate in this Committee.

Interested residents are encouraged to submit an application letter or email detailing their interest in waste management issues, and why they would be an effective Resident Representative, to Sandy Coulter, no later than Friday, March 11, 2011. The first meeting will occur approximately two weeks after applications are due. Please quote “Sustainable Waste Management Strategy Community Liaison Committee” as the subject of your application and identify whether you live in a single family residence or multi-residential building. Contact:Sandy Coulter Manager, Environmental Operations70 Collier Street, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5Email: [email protected]: (705) 739-4220 ext. 5826

Applications are due by Friday, March 25thno later than 4:30pm. For all of the details on how to apply, check out the Festivals and Events page online at barrie.ca.

Mail your Application:City of Barrie, Department of CultureP.O. Box 400, 70 Collier StreetBarrie, ON L4M 4T5

Drop-off In Person: 24 Maple Avenue, 2nd Floor (Barrie Transit Terminal)Email: [email protected]

Date: April 6, 2011Time: 9am — 12pm, registration opens at 8:30amCost: ComplimentaryLocation: Southshore Community Centre 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 7Y9

To attend this session you must be registered. Please note the sessions fill up fast and are on a first come, first served basis. To register: Send your request to register to [email protected]

For more information please contact the Finance Department, Purchasing Branch at (705) 739-4229 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Interested in Doing Businesswith Government? Here's Your Chance to Learn How!The City of Barrie is hosting a seminar session on April 6, 2011 at Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario to help you learn “How to do business with the City of Barrie, the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.” Understand how each level of government does its purchasing, and how to make them your customers!

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