SPD-CJ-08312017-006 - Approve payment to TD Industries, Inc. to address emergency disaster recovery activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for repairing damages to HVAC and electrical equipment in the amount of $286,128.09 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 repairing damages to HVAC and electrical equipment at 611 Walker, 900 Bagby, 901 Bagby, 51 Riesner, 61 Riesner, 62 Riesner, 1200 Travis, and 1400 Lubbock in the amount of $286,128.09 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 is 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. completed the project on October 12, 2017.
TD Industries, Inc. 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.
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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