S81-E26651 - Approve payment to Blackmon Mooring of Houston, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $170,107.28 for emergency restoration services for General Services Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of General Services Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve payment to Blackmon Mooring of Houston, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $170,107.28 for restoration services provided to the Bob Lanier Building (611 Walker).
On December 15, 2017 at 9:48 P.M. a fire alarm was reported. A fire sprinkler head was activated on the 9th floor of 611 Walker Building in Room# 933 due to high temperatures. The high temperatures were caused by a boiler that was on and a hot water valve. The Variable Air Volume box failed in the open position creating an extremely hot environment. This activated the sprinkler head and resulted in water damage. The activation of the fire sprinkler head flooded approximately 70% of 8th and 9th floors and two offices on the 7th floor. These floors were occupied by the Houston Information Technology Services Department which incurred significant water damage to staff offices and equipment.
Blackman Mooring was engaged via an Emergency Purchase Order on December 15, 2017, to provide remediation services at the Bob Lanier Building located at 611 Walker. Services included water extraction, removal of wet carpet, drywall and ceiling panels, placement of multiple de-humidifiers and spraying of biocide to prevent mold. Office furniture was moved and contents were protected in order to avoid secondary damage to the facility during the remediation process.
It was imperative that this City facility be restored to avoid causing a health and public safety hazard. The water damaged floors created significant hardships to the staff and to the day to day operation and maintenance of all City of Houston IT equipment and networks. The water damage created serious operational disruption and posed severe health and safety concerns to the tenants of the entire building due to possible growth of mold.
MWBE Participation:
This Procurement is exempt from the M/WBE, subcontracting goal participation because the department is utilizing an emergency purchase order for this purchase.
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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