Formal bids Received June 27, 2019 for S07-L28999 - Approve an Ordinance awarding a contract to Selrico Communications, LLC in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $648,021.90 for fiber cable maintenance and repair services for Houston Public Works.
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 to Selrico Communications, LLC in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $648,021.90 on its sole bid for Fiber Cable Maintenance and Repair Services for Houston Public Works.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Twenty-eight prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and one bid was received. Subsequent to the receipt of the bid, prospective proposers were contacted to determine the reason for the limited response to the bid. Potential bidders advised that they did not have the resources, knowledge and experience for the extensive and comprehensive maintenance and repairs.
The scope of the work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, safety, insurance, transportation, and permits necessary to perform all operations in connection with fiber cable maintenance and repair services for the connectivity of traffic signals citywide. The Contractor must be able to trouble shoot, test and install fiber optic cable.
M/WBE Participation:
This invitation to bid was issued as a goal-oriented contract with an 11% participation level. Selrico Communications, LLC has designated the below company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.
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SUBCONTRACTOR
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TYPE OF WORK
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Amount
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%
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Genesis Cabling Solutions, Inc.
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Installation of Fiber Optic Cable Systems
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$71,282.41
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11%
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Pay or Play:
This 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 health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed awards require compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Selrico Communications, LLC is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
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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$115,000.00
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$533,021.90
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$648,021.90
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