(O)2019-0521 LHOIST NORTH AMERICAN OF TEXAS, LTD. for Chemical Fine Quicklime and Calcium Hydroxide Slurry for Houston Public Works - $900,000.00 - Enterprise Fund

S12-S29195 - Approve spending authority to Lhoist North American of Texas, Ltd. in the total amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for Chemical Fine Quicklime and Calcium Hydroxide Slurry for Houston Public Works.

Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer request that City Council approve spending authority to Lhoist North American of Texas, Ltd. for Chemical Fine Quicklime and Calcium Hydroxide Slurry in the total amount not to exceed $900,000.000 for Houston Public Works and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders.

The spending authority is necessary to continue the supply of Chemical Fine Quicklime and Calcium Hydroxide Slurry to allow the Department to meet it's ongoing operational needs until a new award can be presented to Council. The Strategic Procurement Division is currently working on a new solicitation to be advertised in October 2019.

The Chemical Fine Quicklime and Calcium Hydroxide Slurry is utilized to increase the stability of the water leaving the water purification plants and ensure that the potable drinking water delivered throughout the City’s water distribution system is non-corrosive. The fine quicklime is used at the wastewater treatment facilities to stabilize the wastewater sludge residuals prior to landfill disposal or other use. These chemicals are utilized on a daily basis by the Department’s Wastewater Operations (WWO) and Drinking Water Operations (DWO) to treat and disinfect potable drinking water as promulgated by Federal and State regulations to preserve and protect the health and safety of the citizens of Houston.

MWBE Subcontracting:

This award has a 4% MWBE participation goal.  Lhoist North American of Texas, Ltd. has designated the below named company as its certified MWBE subcontractor.

 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.

$900,000.00

HPW-Water & Sewer System Operating Fund

Fund No.: 8300

NAME                                                                               DEPT./DIVISION           PHONE       

Richard Morris, Division Manager                                    FIN/SPD                        832-393-8736

Mark Carlin, Sr. Procurement Specialist                           HPW                             832-395-3663

Jedediah Greenfield, Assistant Director                            HPW                             832-395-3754