Formal Bids Received for S10-L26097 – Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to RBEX, Inc. d/b/a Apple Towing Co. in an amount not to exceed $2,459,575.00 for towing and storage services for seized vehicles for the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Police Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract with two one-year options to RBEX, Inc. d/b/a Apple Towing Co., on its low bid meeting specifications for towing and storage services for seized vehicles in the total amount not to exceed $2,459,575.00 for the Houston Police Department.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Thirty prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and two bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Makansam, Inc. $2,444,025.00 (Withdrew Bid)
2. RBEX, Inc. d/b/a Apply Towing Co. $2,459,575.00
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, parts, materials, tools, equipment, supplies and transportation necessary to provide towing and storage services for vehicles being seized by the City of Houston Police Department, where the contractor shall provide (12) light, medium and heavy-duty towing wrecker and trucks for all types of towing, maintenance and jump-starting vehicle services 365 days a year.
Low bidder Makansam, Inc. subsequently submitted a “withdraw from bid” letter stating that due to the amount of time estimated to obtain the required Occupancy Permit and Vehicle Storage Facility License for the storage property, they would not be able to meet the given deadline.
M/WBE Participation:
This invitation to bid was issued as a goal-oriented contract with an 11% goal for M/WBE participation level. RBEX, Inc. d/b/a Apple Towing Co. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
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Vendor Name
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Type of Work
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Amount
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%
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Oil Products, Distribution, Ltd.
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Distr. of Diesel Fuels and Oil Supplies
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$270,553.25
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11%
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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, RBEX, Inc. d/b/a Apple Towing Co. shall 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’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses, while supporting job creation. In this case, RBEX, Inc. d/b/a Apple Towing, Co. is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
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 Ordinance No.: 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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FY2018
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Police Department
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$350,000.00
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$2,109,575.00
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$2,459,575.00
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