RECOMMENDATION:
Enact an ordinance approving and authorizing an agreement with Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc. for the IAH Skyway Automated People Mover (APM) System Operations and Maintenance and appropriating $25,000,000.00 to fund the cost of these services.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Skyway Automated People Mover (APM) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) is a Bombardier-engineered driverless transportation solution that provides passengers in the IAH terminals post-security sterile areas the ability to safely and efficiently connect between Terminals A, B, C, and D/E. The Skyway System consists of sixteen APM vehicles, four passenger stations, one maintenance service facility, and associated appurtenances. Bombardier, as the manufacturer of the APM system, is the holder of the proprietary rights, system, and appurtenances design and operating software. As such, a sole source justification document was approved by the Chief Procurement Officer/Strategic Procurement Division to award the Operations and Maintenance Services agreement to Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc.
The proposed scope of work requires the contractor to provide Basic Services, which include the system's operation and maintenance, including all management, supervision, labor, parts/materials/consumables, equipment, diagnostics, lubricants, tools, instruments, reports, transportation, insurance, sub-contracts, bonds, incidentals, and other related services. The contractor shall provide preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) in accordance with applicable standards, best industry practices, and the HAS-approved maintenance program. The contract term is ten years. However, HAS is requesting the appropriation of funding to cover the first two-and-a-half years of the agreement. HAS is preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the replacement of the Skyway System, which is nearing the end of its design service life. Replacement of the existing system as the end of service life approaches will eliminate the need for costly repairs and capital reinvestment in obsolete technology. HAS anticipates awarding a contract for the replacement of the existing system before the end of the two and one half year's requested appropriated funding.
Hire Houston First: This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source contractor for this purchase.
Pay or Play: 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 provides benefits for some employees but will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for others, in compliance with City policy.
MWBE Participation
The MWBE goal for this contract is 11%. Bombardier has submitted a participation plan of 12% utilizing the following certified firms:
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Firm Name
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Certification
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Type of Work
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%
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Caring Commercial
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MWBE
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Cleaning and Janitorial Services
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4%
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Sports Productions
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MWBE
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Uniforms and Professional Wear
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2%
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BE Staffing Solutions LLC
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MBE, WBE
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Temporary Staffing
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6%
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TOTAL
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12%
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The participation plan has been reviewed and approved by the HAS Office of Business Opportunity.
CIP Fiscal Note
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Director's Signature:
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Mario C. Diaz Andy Icken
Houston Airport System Chief Development Officer