MOTION by Council Member Cohen/Seconded by Council Member Robinson to adopt recommendation from Chief Procurement Officer awarded to J & B PAVELKA INC - $61,097.05 and DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $30,980.00 for purchase of two Trailers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - $92,077.05 - Stormwater and Enterprise Funds - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS

S79-E28806-H – Purchase of two (2) trailers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works in the total amount of $92,077.05.

Specific Explanation:

The Director of Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of two (2) trailers through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) in the total amount of $92,077.05 for the Houston Public Works and that authorization be given to issue a purchase orders to the H-GAC contractors shown below.  These trailers will be use by Department personnel to transport material and equipment to various jobsites throughout the City of Houston.    

HGAC Contractors

J &B Pavelka Inc.:  Approve the purchase of  one (1) 70,000-lb capacity low boy trailer in the total amount of $61,097.05.  The trailer will come with a  one (1) year warranty on parts and a ten (10) year warranty on defects materials and workmanship.

Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC:  Approve the purchase of one (1) 40,000-lb capacity tilt trailer in the total amount of $30,980.00.  The trailer will come with a one (1) year warranty on parts and manufacturer defects.

MWBE Subcontracting:

This Procurement is exempt from the MWBE, subcontracting goal participation as the total project expenditures does not exceeds the City’s $100,000.00 threshold.

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 Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing agreement.

Fiscal  Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY19 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.

$61,097.05 – Stormwater Fund (2302)

$30,980.00 – Combined Utility System General fund (8305)

Lena Farris                  SPD    832-393-8729

Joshua Emo                SPD    832-393-8740

Marchelle Cain            FMD    832-393-6910