The Director of the General Services Department and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve the purchase of construction services for installation of porcelain tile at Fire Station No. 66 in the total amount of $107,952.00 and contingencies (10% for unforeseen changes within the scope of work) in the amount of $10,795.20 for a total amount not to exceed $118,747.20 through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department, and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders, as required, to the Harris County Department of Education contractor, Baseline Paving and Construction, Inc.
Fire Station No. 66 is undergoing extensive renovation, which includes all new flooring, in addition to all new interior design, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, walls, ceilings, furniture and appliances including phone and radio communication systems.
The scope of work requires the construction contractor to provide all equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision and transportation necessary to furnish and install floor and bathroom wall tile at fire Station No.66, located at 5800 Teague. The work includes, but is not limited to, installing 4,671 square feet of slate porcelain floor tile, 1,520 square feet of bathroom and shower porcelain wall tile and 506 square feet of associated porcelain trim. Also, the contractor shall be responsible for installing shower pans in all showers in accordance with City of Houston code requirements, maintain a clean work area at all times and clean up after installation. The contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship and the life expectancy of the porcelain tile is twenty-five years. The contractor shall have 30 calendar days to complete the work on this project after receipt of the notice to proceed.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. The department is utilizing an Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase
PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: This procurement is exempt from the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ Program. The department is utilizing an Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.