Formal Bids Received for S72-L25911 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Denali Water Solutions, LLC, on its best value bid in an amount not to exceed $12,569,673.00 for on-site water treatment and sludge dewatering and disposal services for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Department of Public Works and Engineering and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options to Denali Water Solutions LLC on its best value bid (BVB) for on-site water treatment and sludge dewatering and disposal services in the total amount not to exceed $12,569,673.00 for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
The Scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, parts, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, and transportation necessary to perform all operations and maintenance functions of the sludge dewatering system at the Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) located at 12550 Water Works Way, Humble, Texas 77396.
This Best Value Bid (BVB) was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Fifteen prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from the SPD's e-bidding website, and as a result, best value bids were received from Denali Water Solutions LLC, Sprint Waste Services LP and Merrell Bros. Inc. The evaluation committee was compromised of evaluators from the Department of Public Works and Engineering. The best value bids were evaluated based upon the following criteria:
- Cost of the Work
- Qualifications
- Timeliness and Responsiveness
- Past Performance w/Similar Facilities
- M/WBE Participation
Denali Water Solutions LLC, was deemed as the best value respondent.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
This bid was issued with a 24% M/WBE goal. Denali Water Solutions LLC has designated the below named companies as the certified subcontractors:
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Type of Work
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Percentage
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Dollar Amount
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Captain Supply & Services
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Vacuum Truck Serv. |
21.88%
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$2,750,244.45
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Chief Solutions, Inc.
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Polymer Supplier
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2.23%
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$280,303.71
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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, Denali Water Solutions LLC 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 Denali Water Solutions LLC does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY 2017 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
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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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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Public Works & Engineering
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$375,000.00
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$12,194,673.00
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$12,569,673.00
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