TD INDUSTRIES, INC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey to purchase Chiller/Boiler Units for the General Services Department - $514,915.00 - Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 11 above

SPD-CJ-08312017-006 - Approve payment to TD Industries, Inc. to address emergency disaster recovery activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for the purchase of chiller/boiler units in the amount of $514,915.00 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 TD Industries, Inc. for the purchase of chillers and boilers at 1400 Lubbock and boilers at 61 Riesner in the amount of $514,915.00 to address emergency disaster recovery activities because of Hurricane Harvey.

On August 27, 2017, the City of Houston was faced with major flooding because of Hurricane Harvey. The rising waters entered buildings as well as caused sewage backup into the buildings. Flood water and sewage backup resulted in damage to HVAC and electrical equipment. It was imperative to be able to control the climate to prevent future mold growth. Exposure to mold can lead to serious health concerns for City employees. TD Industries, Inc. was selected for best quality of service as the firm could immediately provide chillers and boilers to the locations specified so that City personnel could restore City facilities as soon as possible.

This is final payment  to TD Industries, Inc.  for the purchase of chillers and boilers in the amount of $514,915.00.

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.

$514,915.00

Misc Cap. Projects/Acquisitions CP Ser E