SPD-RDM-09152017-003 PART 2 - Approve payment to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to address emergency disaster recovery activities due to Hurricane Harvey for flood damage repair services at multiple City of Houston facilities in an amount not to exceed $960,484.86 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve payment to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for flood site inspections and damage assessments at various City facilities, including the Houston Public Works' Northeast and East Water Purification Plants, the Water Works and Engineering facilities at 105 Sabine and 7000 Ardmore and several Waste Water Operation facilities (along with hundreds of other Houston Water and City of Houston facilities, satellite sites and structures) in an amount not to exceed $960,484.86 to address emergency disaster recovery activities due to Hurricane Harvey.
It was imperative that these flood damaged City facilities be immediately inspected and assessed to avoid further damage and prevent health and public safety hazards. The EPO covers provisions for citywide flood damage inspection and detailed repair assessment analysis. AECOM Technical Services, 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 assess and restore the City facilities as soon as possible. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. completed work on November 24, 2017.
This is the final payment to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $960,484.86. Partial payment to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. was previously approved on 05/02/2018, via Motion 2018-0230 in the amount of $3,556,663.80.
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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