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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 12, 2018

QUESTION NO.5

QUESTION: Councillor S. Holland

To ask the Chief Executive how much was spent on housing maintenance contractors in 2017, and how quality of work and value for money is ascertained. 

REPLY:

During 2017, Housing Maintenance's total spend on Contractors engaged on behalf of South Dublin County Council who carry out response maintenance works was €3,369,369.  

All contractors engaged by the Council in this work were appointed following a competitive tender process which is in line with National Procurement rules and guidelines.

The quality of the work undertaken by the Contractors is inspected by either the Area Foreman or Clerk of Works before the works are recommended for payment.  If any defects are found in the works or if they are not up to the standard required the contractors are required to repair or re do the work