Sole Bid Received for S35-S26071- Approve an award to Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $888,000.00 for bearings, seals, couplings and wastewater related hardware items for the Department of Public Works & Engineering.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Department of Public Works & Engineering and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. on its sole bid in an amount not to exceed $888,000.00 for bearings, seals, coupling & related hardware (Groups 1 thru 3 and Groups 5 thru 7) for the Department of Public Works & Engineering. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a thirty-six month period with two one-year options. This award consists of price lists for various bearings, seals, coupling & related hardware, which include; but are not limited to bearings, seals, couplings, cylinders, valves, filters, switches, coils, motors, and handles. These materials will be used by the Department personnel to repair and maintain pumps and equipment citywide.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas Bid Law. Fifteen prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website and one bid was received. Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is the sole distributor for bearings, seals, couplings and wastewater related hardware items for the Houston area and the surrounding counties.
M/WBE Subcontractor:
This bid was issued with an 11% MWBE participation goal. Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.
Name Type of Work Dollar Amount
Atlantic Petroleum Provide Lubrication Products $97,680.00
Hire Houston First:
This 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, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. does not meet the requirement of HHF; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY17 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
Groups 4 and 8 are not being awarded. These items will be purchased on an as needed basis.
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John Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
| Estimated Spending Authority |
| Department |
FY 17 |
Out Years |
Total |
| Public Works & Engineering |
$59,200.00 |
$828,800.00 |
$888,000.00 |