SPD-CMH-08312017-003 - Approve payment to Saber Power Services, LLC to address emergency disaster recovery activities due to Hurricane Harvey for electrical restoration services in the amount of $3,659,825.10 for the General Services Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the General Services Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve payment to Saber Power Services, LLC for electrical restoration services in an amount not to exceed $3,659,825.10 to address emergency disaster recovery efforts due to Hurricane Harvey. The work was completed at various locations including City Hall, City Hall Annex, The Municipal Courthouse at 1400 Lubbock St., and Police Stations located at 61 Riesner Street and 62 Riesner Street.
The EPO covers provisions for electrical restoration services with the intended purpose of restoring HVAC and electrical equipment. Services included replacement of two dry type transformers, power panels, and installation of both new and refurbished breakers. Saber Power Services, LLC 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. Saber Power Services, LLC completed work on October 6, 2017.
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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