Formal Bids Received for S72-L26028- Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Noslar T.I., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $210,985.00 for television production equipment repairs & routine maintenance services for the Office of the Mayor Houston Television Department.
Specific Explanation
The Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options to Noslar T.I. Inc. on its best value bid (BVB) meeting specifications for television production equipment repairs & routine maintenance services in the total amount not to exceed $210,985.00 for Office of the Mayor Houston Television Department.
The Scope of work requires the contractor to provide all routine maintenance and repair work required for television production equipment, to include replacement parts and all minor component parts necessary to ensure optimum performance and minimize downtime. This maintenance and repair work is critical because the equipment is heavily used for recorded and live productions for the City of Houston.
This BVB was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. As a result, BVB’s were received from Noslar T.I. Inc., and Professional Audio/Video Services. The evaluation committee was comprised of three evaluators from the Office of the Mayor Houston Television Department. The BVB was evaluated based upon the following criteria:
1. Cost
2. Expertise / Experience / Qualifications
3. M/WBE subcontracting participation
4. Financial Strength
5. Conformance to bid requirements
6. Hire Houston First
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the contractor will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's 'Hire Houston First' (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case Noslar T.I. Inc. is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
This bid was issued with a 24 % goal for M/WBE participation. Noslar T.I. Inc., has designated the below named company as its certified subcontractor:
Name: Type of Work: Amount:
Genesis Cabling Cable wiring &repairs $50,636.40
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2017 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2017
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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HTV Office of Mayor
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$20,000.00
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$190,985.00
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$210,985.00
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