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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 9/24/2019
ALL
Item Creation Date: 4/29/2019
25GM337 - Environmental Consultant Task Order Contract
Agenda Item#: 18.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
2019-0736 ORDINANCE appropriating $15,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $100,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, $35,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $61,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $50,000.00 out of the Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund, $50,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund and $25,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for Professional Environmental Consulting Services Task Order Program; approving and authorizing Fifteen Professional Environmental Consulting Services Task Order Contracts between City of Houston and 1) A & B ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., 2) ARCADIS U.S., INC., 3) CRG TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., 4) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 5) ENSAFE, INC, 6) FERKAM MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, dba FERCAM GROUP, 7) GROUNDWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC, 8) HONESTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC, 9) QC LABORATORIES, INC, 10) SKA CONSULTING, LP, 11) TERRA NOVA CONSULTING, INC., 12) TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, 13) TERRAIN SOLUTIONS, INC, 14) TLC ENGINEERING, INC, 15) WESTON SOLUTIONS, INC for the Environmental Consulting Services Task Order Program FY2019 |
| | | | | | | | Background:
Recommendation: Approve an Ordinance authorizing 15 professional environmental consulting services task order contracts, and appropriating funds for the Environmental Consulting Services Task Order Program for FY2020.
Specific Explanation: On October 26 and November 2, 2018, the General Services Department (GSD) advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional environmental consulting services citywide. The RFQ contained selection criteria that ranked respondents on company experience, key personnel experience, sub-consultant’s experience, and office location. The Statements of Qualifications were due on December 6, 2018 and 29 firms responded. A selection committee comprised of representatives from GSD, Houston Public Works, and Houston Airport System evaluated and ranked the respondents. The following fifteen firms received the most points based on the advertised criteria and offer the best value for the City.
1. A & B Environmental Services, Inc.
2. Arcadis U.S., Inc.
3. CRG Texas Environmental Services, Inc.
4. Environmental Consultants International, LLC
5. Ensafe, Inc.
6. Ferkam Management Corporation, dba Fercam Group
7. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.
8. Honesty Environmental Services, Inc.
9. QC Laboratories, Inc.
10. SKA Consulting, LP
11. Terra Nova Consulting, Inc.
12. Terracon Consultants, Inc.
13. Terrain Solutions, Inc.
14. TLC Engineering, Inc.
15. Weston Solutions, Inc.
PROJECT LOCATIONS: Citywide
SCOPE OF CONTRACT AND FEE: The scope of work consists of comprehensive professional environmental consulting services to include: project planning and site studies for asbestos, lead, mold and indoor air quality; pre-acquisition environmental site assessment; preparation of construction documents, construction administration and inspection; evaluation and remediation of contaminants; system design; preparation of reports; and environmental testing for required work at leaking petroleum storage tank sites on City properties. Under the terms of the contracts, the consultants will complete projects on a task order basis. Fees for task orders will be paid on a negotiated lump sum or reimbursable basis. Additionally, these agreements comply with the FEMA procurement requirements and can operate as pre-positioned contracts which qualify the pre-approved list of consultants to respond to requests for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services in the event of a disaster.
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, the contractor provides benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: Due to the specialized and technical nature of the services, there are limited subcontracting opportunities because many certified sub-consultants are unavailable to respond on an emergency basis, which is often required for environmental issues. The Office of Business Opportunity reviewed the scope of services and approved a 16.14% M/WBE goal for each contract, as described in the attached correspondence.
Each consultant will utilize the following certified firms to achieve the goal:
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No.
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Consultant
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MWBE Subcontractor(s)
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% of Contract
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1
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A & B Environmental Services, Inc.
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Terra Nova Consulting, Inc.
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16.14% WBE
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2
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Arcadis U.S., Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
HVJ Associates, Inc.
IKON Environmental Solutions, LP
Infrastructure Associates, Inc.
J3 Resources, Inc.
Landtech Consultants, Inc.
Wadhwa and Associates, Inc.
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1% MBE
3% MBE
4% MBE
4% MBE
1% WBE
3% MBE
0.14% MBE
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3
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CRG Texas Environmental Services, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
B&A Laboratories, Inc., dba Xenco
GeoSolutions, LLC
Holcomb Environmental Oil Services LLC
HVJ Associates, Inc.
Kaptau Drafting & Design
Nedu Engineering Services, Inc.
Separation Systems Consultants, Inc.
Source2Load Electrical Consulting, LLC
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1.3% MBE
5.5% MBE
1% WBE
2% WBE
1% MBE
1% MBE
2% MBE
1% WBE
1.4% MBE
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4
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Environmental Consultants International, LLC
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A&B Laboratories, Inc.
Blue Water Environmental
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4% MBE
12.4% MBE/WBE
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5
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Ensafe, Inc
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
TGE Resources, Inc.
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8.7% MBE
8.7% WBE
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6
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Ferkam Management Corporation, dba Fercam Group
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
J3 Resources, Inc.
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8.07% MBE
8.07% WBE
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7
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Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
Fern Environmental, LLC
Platinum Environmental Solutions, LLC
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5.38% MBE
5.38% MBE
5.38% MBE
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8
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Honesty Environmental Services, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
J3 Resources, Inc.
Nour Architecture and Design
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5% MBE
10% WBE
2% WBE
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9
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QC Laboratories, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
Fern Environmental, LLC
J3 Resources, Inc.
Separation Systems Consultants, Inc.
Terra Nova Consulting, Inc.
TGE Resources, Inc.
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1% MBE
4% MBE
2% WBE
4% WBE
1.14% WBE
4% WBE
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10
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SKA Consulting, LP
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
Advanced Utility Locating Services
Amerititle Abstract and Research, Inc.
B&A Laboratories, Inc., dba Xenco
GeoSolutions, LLC
IKON Environmental Solutions, L.P.
Separation Systems Consultants, Inc.
Source2Load Electrical Consulting, LLC
Terra Nova Consulting, Inc.
Van and Sons Drilling Service, Inc.
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1% MBE
1% MBE
1% WBE
3% MBE
2% WBE
3% MBE
1% WBE
1% MBE
2% WBE
3% WBE
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11
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Terra Nova Consulting, Inc.
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A&B Laboratories, Inc.
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16.14% MBE
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12
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Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
B&A Laboratories, Inc., dba Xenco
Environmental Consultants & Management Services, Inc.
IKON Environmental Solutions, LP
J3 Resources, Inc.
Nour Architecture and Design
Platinum Environmental Solutions, LLC
SM Environmental Services, Inc.
Separation Systems Consultants, Inc.
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1% MBE
3% MBE
1% MBE
2% MBE
4% WBE
2% WBE
1% MBE
1% MBE
2% WBE
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13
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Terrain Solutions, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
Fern Environmental, LLC
Platinum Environmental Solutions, LLC
Terra Nova Consulting, Inc.
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4.84% MBE
4.05% MBE
3.2% MBE
4.05% WBE
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14
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TLC Engineering, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
CRG Texas Environmental
SKA Consulting LP
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17% MBE
4% SBE
4% SBE
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15
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Weston Solutions, Inc.
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A&B Environmental Services, Inc.
ECS Environmental Chemistry Services
Environmental Consultants & Management Services, Inc.
IKON Environmental Solutions, LP
Separation Systems Consultants, Inc., dba SSCI Environmental
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5% MBE
2% WBE
3% MBE
4% MBE
3% WBE
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CIP FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of these projects.
Capital Project Information: See each attached Form A for a breakdown of capital costs.
WBS No: D-000073-0106-3
WBS No: F-000509-0090-3
WBS No: C-000185-0013-3
WBS No: G-000144-0013-3
WBS No: L-000052-0018-3
WBS No: H-000111-0008-3
WBS No: E-000163-0011-3
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Harry J. Hayes
Solid Waste Management Department
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Rhea Brown Lawson, Ph.D.
Houston Public Library
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Stephen Wright
Houston Parks and Recreation Department
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Art Acevedo
Chief of Police
Houston Police Department
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Samuel Peña
Fire Chief
Houston Fire Department
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Stephen L. Williams, M. Ed, MPA
Houston Health Department |
| | | | | | | | Amount and Source of Funding:
Maximum Contract Amount for each contract: $600,000.00 – 5 years
$ 15,000.00 – General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund (4509)
$100,000.00 – Parks Consolidated Construction Fund (4502)
$ 35,000.00 – Fire Consolidated Construction Fund (4500)
$ 61,000.00 – Police Consolidated Construction Fund (4504)
$ 50,000.00 – Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund (4503)
$ 50,000.00 – Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund (4508)
$ 25,000.00 – Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund (4507)
$336,000.00 Total Appropriation |
| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
Jacquelyn L. Nisby
Council Liaison
Phone: 832.393.8023 |
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