Formal Bids Received July 12, 2018 for S10-L26641 – Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Texas Outhouse, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $3,036,372.00 for portable toilets rental and services for various departments.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract with two one-year options to Texas Outhouse, Inc. on its low bid meeting specifications for portable toilets rental and services in the total amount not to exceed $3,036,372.00 for various departments.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Thirty-five prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and five bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Texas Outhouse, Inc. $3,036,372.00
2. Pot-O-Gold Rentals, LLC $3,550,142.30
3. Republic Industrial & Energy Solutions $3,615,679.99
4. Nation Waste, Inc. $3,949,789.00
5. National Toilet Rentals, LLC $3,959,722.25
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, parts, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, engineering and facilities necessary to provide portable toilets rental and services at various City of Houston facilities. The contractor shall provide short-term and monthly regular and ADA-compliant toilet rentals and hand-washing stations with either daily or several cleaning services per week. Contractor will also provide additional requirements including high-pressure cleaning and disinfecting services.
M/WBE Participation:
This invitation to bid was issued as a goal-oriented contract with an 15% goal for M/WBE participation level. Texas Outhouse, Inc. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
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Name
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Type of Work
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Amount
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%
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Houston Laser & Chemical Supply, Inc.
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Supplier of deodorizers/perfumes for portable toilets.
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$455,455.80
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15%
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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, Texas Outhouse, Inc. provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses, while supporting job creation. In this case, Texas Outhouse, Inc. is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2019 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2019
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Parks & Recreation Department
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$4,500.00
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$2,107,255.00
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$2,111,755.00
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Houston Airport System
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$77,238.60
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$437,685.40
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$514,924.00
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Mayor’s Office
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$54,075.00
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$256,795.00
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$310,870.00
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Houston Police Department
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$10,963.00
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$43,854.00
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$54,817.00
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Houston Public Works
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$3,591.00
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$20,349.00
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$23,940.00
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Solid Waste Management
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$3,009.90
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$17,056.10
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$20,066.00
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Total
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$153,377.50
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$2,882,994.50
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$3,036,372.00
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