Approve an Ordinance awarding a professional engineering services contract to Black & Veatch Corporation in an amount not to exceed $315,000.00 for the South East Water Purification Plant (SEWPP) third party plant operator procurement support services.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Director of Houston Public Works recommends that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a professional engineering services contract to Black & Veatch Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $315,000.00, for a term of two (2) years, for providing procurement support services, for the selection of a third party plant operator for the South East Water Purification Plant (SEWPP).
The scope of services requires the Contractor to assist the department with the selection of a suitable firm/company to manage and operate the Southeast Water Purification Plant (SEWPP) and associated facilities. The services include, development of the operations and maintenance (O&M) scope of work and related terminology for the creation of contract terms and provisions; establishing procurement criteria and methodology, as well as vetting and selection of the eligible and qualified water utilities operator. The Contractor will also assist the City with assessing the transitioning plans and schedules determined by the awarded firm/company, for the new plant operations.
The process will begin with the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP), to screen potential operators with acceptable backgrounds for operating and managing water utilities and facilities of similar size and complexity. It will also include the development of the evaluation matrices and selection criteria; shortlisting qualified prospects, participation in pre-proposal site visits and management of access to plant data and equipment as needed; and the assessment and evaluation of proposals, contract negotiations, as applicable, to facilitate an award to the most qualified/best suited operator.
Black & Veatch is experienced in the selection of water utility operators and strategic development of related scope of work materials and selection matrices, including core competencies for selecting the best suited operator.
MWBE PARTICIPATION:
Black & Veatch Corporation has designated the below-named company as its certified MWBE subcontractor to satisfy the 24% goal for this project.
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Subcontractor
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Type of Work
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Percentage
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Dollar Amount
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A.O. Phillips & Associates
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Financial Management Advisory Services and Administrative Support Services
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24.60 %
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$77,500.00
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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, Black & Veatch, will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
FISCAL NOTE: Funding for this item is not included in the FY2019 Adopted Budget. Therefore, a fiscal note is attached as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Estimated Fiscal Operating Impact
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Recurring or One-Time
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One-Time
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Fund Name
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Current Fiscal Year |
Outyear 1 |
Outyear 2 |
Outyear 3 |
Outyear 4 |
Total |
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Water and Sewer System Operating Fund
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$236,250.00
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$78,750.00
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$315,000.00
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Total
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$236,250.00
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$78,750.00
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$0
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$0
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$0
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$315,000.00
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E. Director
Houston Public Works