Formal Bids Received for S38-N25800 - Approve the purchase of a demo asphalt road patching vehicle in the total amount of $110,970.00.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of a demo asphalt road patching vehicle from Fortbrand Services, Inc. in the total amount of $110,970.00 for the Department of Public Works & Engineering and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Six prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and two bids were received as detailed below:
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Company
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Total Amount
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1. Fortbrand Services, Inc.
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$110,970.00
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2. BTE Body Company, Inc.
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$153,382.00
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The demo asphalt road patching vehicle will be utilized to expedite asphalt maintenance repairs by Department of Public Works & Engineering personnel to expedite response times in the completion of asphalt and skin patch repairs within 24 - hours in accordance with the Mayor's Pothole Initiative. The demo asphalt vehicle will be delivered as is and will not have a warranty.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award 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 Fortband Services, Inc. does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer
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Department Approving Authority Signature
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Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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