RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance appropriating $6,750,406.53 from the Airports Improvement Fund (8011) and $5,136,847.82 from the Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund (8010) for the Infrastructure Division Extension of Staff (IDES) Services Contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. (Project No. 795).
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
On August 26, 2020, City Council adopted Ordinance 2020-744, approving and authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to perform Extension of Staff Services for the Infrastructure Division of the Houston Airport System (HAS) and appropriating $26,576,436.00. The contract term is five years with one three-year renewal option.
On June 28, 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance 2023-502, appropriating $12,000,000.00 to fund services for FY2024. On October 23, 2024, City Council enacted Ordinance 2024-799, appropriating $16,380,618.76 for FY2025 services.
The Extension of Staff Services team provides systems, services, and staffing in support of and under the direction of the HAS Infrastructure Division for capital projects, not including the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP). Services performed to date include: Aviation Planning, Project Controls, Estimating, Scheduling, Engineering Management, Design and Design Management, Project/Construction Management, Asset Management, Project Design Review and Approval, Project Inspection, Environmental Management and Services, Commissioning Management, Sustainability Management, Financial Controls and Fiscal Management, Procurement Support, and Operational Readiness and Airport Transition (ORAT) Support.
The Extension of Staff Services teams assist with the execution of all phases of the assigned projects including:
- Program Initiation Phase
- Program Definition Phase
- Design Phase Review and Approval
- Procurement Phase
- Construction Phase
- Commissioning and Activation Phase
- Contract Closeout Phase
HAS Infrastructure Division personnel determine work assignments, and detailed scopes of work and cost estimates are prepared on an individual basis for each assignment. Task orders (Letters of Authorization (LOA)) are executed prior to the commencement of any given specific assignment.
It is now requested that City Council approve an additional appropriation of $11,887,254.35 to continue the necessary professional services through August 2026. In FY2027, City Council will be asked to approve a final appropriation to complete the remaining work associated with this services contract.
MWBE Participation:
The advertised and contracted MWBE goal for this agreement is 30%, and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. committed to 35% participation. All five credit subcontractors are being utilized, and Parsons is currently achieving 24.6% participation towards the goal. The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) will continue to monitor this contract for compliance with the MWSBE Program requirements and will work with the Prime Contractor to ensure every effort is made to meet the contractual goal prior to contract completion.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Director’s Signature:
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Jim Szczesniak
Houston Airport System