S12-E26314 - Approve payment to Nerie Construction, LLC. in the amount not to exceed $458,565.35 for sinkhole repairs and manhole replacement services for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve payment to Nerie Construction, LLC. in the amount not to exceed $458,565.35 for Sinkhole Repairs and Manhole Replacement Services for Houston Public Works (HPW).
On or about January 10, 2018, HPW's Wastewater Operation personnel (WWO) became aware of a sinkhole that formed beneath the roadway asphalt at the Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (NWWTP). Upon further inspection it was confirmed that due to the cave in, the adjacent sanitary 72-inch manhole (MH) collapsed, allowing dirt to enter the wastewater collection system. In addition, the sinkhole continued to grow wider and "dangerously" close to the NWWTP's chlorine storage facility. The Strategic Procurement Division issued an Emergency Purchase Order (EPO) to Nerie Construction, LLC. to address the sink hole. Nerie Construction, LLC. completed repairs May 25, 2018.
It was imperative that this sinkhole be repaired immediately to avoid causing a health and safety hazard to City of Houston personnel. If left unattended, the sinkhole could have compromised the integrity of the NWWTP's chlorine building as well as the safety of plant personnel.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements, "which provides a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents" .
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an emergency purchase order for this purchase.
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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