SPD-MLK-09072017-002 - Approve payment to Global WET to address emergency disaster recovery activities because of Hurricane Harvey for four (4) NETZSCH NEMO Progressive Cavity Pump in the amount of $64,677.00 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 payment to Global WET for four (4) NETZSCH NEMO Progressive Cavity Pumps in the amount of $64,677.00 to address emergency disaster recovery activities because of Hurricane Harvey.
Global WET replaced four (4) Progressive Cavity Pumps (Sludge feed pumps) and motors in the Northeast Water Purification Plant that were submerged in water because of Hurricane Harvey. This EPO was necessary to ensure our ability to continue production of safe potable drinking water necessary to protect the public's health and safety and maintain compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality safe drinking and discharge water regulations. These pumps are Sole Source from Global WET. Global WET completed the emergency pump replacement services on November 21, 2017.
Global WET was selected for best quality of service as the firm could provide immediate mobilization of licensed and qualified professionals to coordinate with City personnel to restore City facilities as soon as possible.
This recommendation was made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents" of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
M/WBE Participation:
OBO approves the waiver of an M/WBE goal on this procurement because, as per Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinance, a waiver is appropriate when a public or administrative emergency exists which requires the goods or services to be provided with unusual immediacy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed procurement may be funded by a federal grant; therefore, exempt from “Hire Houston First” (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston Business and support job creation.
Disaster Recovery Note:
This item is related to the impact of Hurricane Harvey DR4332 and it is the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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