S23447.A2 – Amend Council Motion 2010-0111, passed, February 24, 2010, to increase the spending authority from $6,872,376.07 to $8,302,376.07 for Liquid Ferrous Iron Solution and Inorganic Metal Salt Coagulant Ferric Sulfate for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amendment to Council Motion 2010-0111 to increase the spending authority from $6,872,376.07 to $8,302,376.07 for liquid ferrous iron solution and inorganic metal salt coagulant ferric sulfate awarded to Altivia Chemicals, LLC. for Houston Public Works.
This award was approved by Council on February 24, 2010 by Motion No. 2010-0111 for a 36-month period with two 12-month option years to extend for a total 60-month term, in an amount not to exceed $4,739,569.70. Motion No. 2010-0111 was subsequently amended by Motion No. 2016-0047 to increase the spending authority to $6,872,376.07. Currently the award in a "month-to-month" basis pursuant to Section C, General Terms and Conditions, Paragraph 3.0, Optional Extension. Expenditures as of September 11, 2018 totaled $6,799,843.67.
This award consists of liquid ferrous iron solution and inorganic metal salt coagulant ferric sulfate chemicals utilized on a daily basis by the Department’s Wastewater Operations (WWO) and Drinking Water Operations (DWO) to treat and disinfect wastewater and potable drinking water as promulgated by Federal and State regulations to preserve and protect the health and safety of the citizens of Houston. The additional spending authority is needed to meet the Department’s ongoing daily operational needs throughout the remaining contract term.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a)(2) “a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents” of the Texas Government Code for exempt procurements.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
This contract was awarded with a 11% M/WBE participation level. Altivia Chemicals, LLC. is currently achieving 8.8%. The Office of Business Opportunity will continue to monitor this contract.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY 2019 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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