Formal bids Received October 25, 2018 for S74-L26375 – Approve an Ordinance awarding a contract to American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $5,750,000.00 for plumbing services for various departments.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three year contract with two one-year options on its low bid meeting specifications to American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $5,750,000.00 for plumbing services for Houston Public Works, Houston Airport System, Houston Parks & Recreation, General Services departments.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Forty-seven prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and four bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC $5,750,000.00
TD Industries $6,053,625.00
Vossier Plumbing Company $7,165,550.00
Gowan, Inc. $7,774,562.50
The scope of the work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, clean-up, and necessary rental of equipment to perform plumbing repairs, minor construction and new installation at various City buildings for the General Services, Parks & Recreation Departments and the Houston Airport System.
M/WBE Participation:
The invitation to bid was advertised as a goal-oriented contract with an 11% M/WBE participation level. American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC designated the below named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractors:
Name Type of Work Dollar Amount Percentage
Competitive Choice Plumbing Supplies $632,500.00 11%
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Pay of Play” ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, the proposed supplier does not meet the requirements of the HHF designation preference: no other firms were within the three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY20 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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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2020
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Public Works
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$58,800.00
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$2,846,460.00
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$2,905,260.00
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General Services Department
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$183,333.33
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$1,550,891.67
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$1,734,225.00
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Houston Airport System
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$161,990.00
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$647,960.00
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$809,950.00
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Houston Parks & Recreation Department
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$2,700.00
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$297,865.00
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$300,565.00
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Total
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$406,823.33
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$5,343,176.67
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$5,750,000.00
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