Request for Qualifications received June 28, 2018 for S72-Q26125 - Approve an ordinance awarding various vendor agreements to (1) Brown Sterling Builders, Inc., (2) HCG Management, LLC, Dba Honesty Construction Group, (3) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and (4) Medco Respiratory Instruments, Inc. Dba Epic Medical Solutions in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $837,500.00 for aging and caregiver supportive services for older adults in Harris County for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Health Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding three-year contracts with two one-year options to (1) Brown Sterling Builders, Inc., (2) HCG Management, LLC, Dba Honesty Construction Group, (3) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and (4) Medco Respiratory Instruments, Inc. dba Epic Medical Solutions, respectively in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $837,500.00 for Aging and Caregiver Supportive Services for Older Adults to the Houston Health Department (HHD). The Director of HHD may terminate this Agreement at any time giving 30 (thirty) days written notice to the contractor, with a copy of the notice to the Chief Procurement Officer.
There are five (5) distinct program services requirement options within the RFQ. The scope of work requires the various contractors to provide the following program services:
Option 1: Support Services
Emergency Response
Evidence-Based Interventions
Legal Assistance (Representation)
Ombudsman Services
Residential Repair Services
Option 2: Family Caregiver Support Services
Caregiver Information Services
Caregiver Respite Care-In Home
Caregiver Respite Care-Institutional
Option 3: Health Promotion Services
Dental Services Hearing Services
Vision Services
Prescription Assistance
Medical Supply Provider
Mental Health Provider
Option 4: In-home Services
Chore Maintenance
Personal Assistance Visiting
Option 5: Direct Purchase of Service Program
Fiscal Agent
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws and as a result, submission of qualifications were received from various Contractors. The evaluation committee consisted of evaluators from Houston Health Department, Houston Public Works and Housing and Community Development. The qualifications were evaluated based upon the following criteria:
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Qualifications
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Experience/Collaborative Initiatives
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Proposed Program and Operational Design
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Evaluation/Quality Management
The following Contractors received the highest overall scores after a comprehensive evaluation. The Evaluation Committee (EC) are confident that the Contractors are well qualified to perform the required services as outlined in the RFQ.
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Contractors Name
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FY2020
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL AWARD
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Brown Sterling Builders, Inc.
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$50,000.00
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$200,000.00
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$250,000.00
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HCG Management, LLC, Dba Honesty Construction Group
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$50,000.00
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$200,000.00
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$250,000.00
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Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston
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$35,000.00
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$140,000.00
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$175,000.00
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Medco Respiratory Instruments, Inc. Dba Epic Medical Solutions
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$32,500.00
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$130,000.00
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$162,500.00
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M/WBE Participation
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal approved by Office of Business Opportunity
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, Brown Sterling Builders, Inc. and HCG Management, LLC, DBA Honesty Construction Group has elected to pay into the Contractor responsibility Fund and provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
In this case, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and Medco Respiratory Instruments, Inc. DBA Epic Medical Solutions has elected to play and will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed procurement may be funded by a federal grant; therefore, exempt from “Hire Houston First” (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston Business and support job creation.
Fiscal Note:
No fiscal note is required on grant items.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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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 Health Department
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$167,500.00
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$670,000.00
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$837,500.00
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