Sole Source for S84-N29012 – Approve the sole source purchase from Pumps of Houston, Inc. in the total amount of $121,716.00 for MYERS® 4RX submersible solid handling pump including associated equipment for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase of (14) MYERS® 4RX submersible solid handling pumps including associated equipment in the total amount of $121,716.00 and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to Pumps of Houston, Inc.
The scope of work requires the supplier to furnish and deliver (14) MYERS® 4RX submersible solid handling pumps including associated equipment for Houston Public Works (HPW), 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant at 2525 S.Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr., Houston, Texas 77020.
The new equipment will replace the existing submersible solid handling pumps and motors which demand constant repair and are considered high-wear equipment. These existing submersible solids handling pumps are utilized for sewage and raw water lift stations, which are usually unattended and required utmost reliability and freedom from clogging or other downtime maintenance. The existing submersible solid handling pumps and motors are inoperable beyond economic repair and the repair cost exceed 70% of the costs of new submersible solid handling pumps and motors. The importance of replacing these submersible pumps and motors is to ensure that the Houston Public Works Wastewater Facilities are operating in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (T.C.E.Q). The vendor shall have 120 days to furnish and deliver the MYERS® 4RX submersible solid handling pumps and associated equipment after receipt of the City of Houston purchase order.
Pumps of Houston, Inc. is the sole authorized municipal distributor for the F.E. Myers Engineered Products in the State of Texas in addition, Pump of Houston Inc. is an authorized factory warranty and repair center for this area.
This recommendation is made pursuant to section 252.022 (a)(7)(A) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a procurement of items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies” is exempt from the general competitive bidding requirements.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero-Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 a sole source contractor for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2020 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY 2020
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$121,716.00
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$0.00
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$121,716.00
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