SPD-MLK-09072017-004 - Approve payment to TrafficWare Group, Inc. to address disaster recovery purchase order for 30 traffic signal cabinets in an amount not to exceed $497,700.00 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 Trafficware Group, Inc. for 30 traffic signal cabinets in an amount not to exceed $497,700.00 to address emergency disaster recovery activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Traffic Signal Cabinets house the internal components of the traffic signal such as the user interface, central processing unit, power supply, and external communication connectors. Hurricane Harvey flooded Houston with over 50 inches of rain causing extensive damage to these cabinets and leaving several cabinets submerged in water for days. Transportation and Drainage Operations has identified over 50 intersections where complete traffic signal cabinet replacement is needed to store traffic mobility within the City of Houston.
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COMPANY
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TOTAL AMOUNT
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1. Trafficware Group, Inc.
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$497,700.00
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2. McCain, Inc
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$538,020.00
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3. Whits Electric
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$564,921.00
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4. Paradigm Traffic Systems
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$570,000.00
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5. Bevco Company
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$612,461.10
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M/WEBE 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 is 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 (“FEMA”) and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division