Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options to Houma Armature Works Houston, LLC, dba Ward Leonard for low and medium voltage electric motor repair services in the total amount not to exceed $18,586,782.22 for Houston Public Works.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, tools, parts, materials, equipment, supplies, and facilities necessary to provide precision repair services for vertical, horizontal squirrel-cage induction, wound-rotor induction, AC, DC or synchronous motors for Houston Public Works. The services include disassembling, inspecting, cleaning and reconditioning, rewinding of stators, complete rebuilding of motors, and/or replacement of motors. The motors are used to operate water and wastewater plant equipment such as blowers, pumps, aerators, conveyors, air compressors, exhaust fans, and various types of equipment located citywide.
The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Five (5) prospective respondents downloaded the solicitation document on the Strategic Procurement Division’s e-bidding website, and two bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Houma Armature Works Houston LLC, $18,586,782.22
dba Ward Leonard
2. Northstar Industries $19,318,265.00
M/WBE Participation:
The ITB was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 3.28% M/WBE participation level. Houma Armature Works Houston, LLC, dba Ward Leonard has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
Name Type of Work Dollar Amount Percentage
Coastal Machine and Mechanical Machining Services $609,646.45 3.28%
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 Houma Armature Works Houston, LLC, dba Ward Leonard will pay into the program for employees in compliance with City policy.
Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Hire Houston First” ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston Businesses and support job creation. In this case the proposed contractor Houma Armature Works Houston, LLC, dba Ward Leonard does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firm was within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY18 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ordinance 2014-1078.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY18
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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Houston Public Works
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$400,000.00
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$18,186,782.22
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$18,586,782.22
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