Formal Bids Received for S40-N26150 - Approve the purchase of one underwater remote operating vehicle from Outland Technology, Inc. in the total amount of $184,760.40 for the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Police Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of one underwater remote operating vehicle (ROV) from Outland Technology, Inc. on its low bid meeting specifications in the total amount of $184,760.40 for the Houston Police Department and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order. The ROV will be used by the Houston Police Department to aid in search and recovery efforts of evidence at the Port of Houston and surrounding waterways, which includes lakes and bayous. The ROV will also aid in the securing of critical infrastructure and vessels. The ROV has sonar and video capabilities as well as a robotic arm to aid in recovery efforts while providing extra safety to the Houston Police Dive Team.
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 four bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Outland Technology, Inc. $184,760.40
2. Ocean Innovations (Bid No. 1) $224,235.60
3. Ocean Innovations (Bid No. 2) $230,700.00
4. Ashtead Technology Offshore, Inc. $239,605.00
M/WBE:
Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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, Outland Technology, Inc. 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 FY2018 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 Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division