Formal Bids Received October 04, 2018 for S78 – S28734 Approve award to Bubble Technology Industries, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for Human Portable Radiation Detectors for the Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Bubble Technology Industries, Inc. on its low bid meeting specifications in the amount of $1,523,087.70. Additional funding of $431,000 is allocated for non-warranty repairs and the purchase of additional units for a total award amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for the Public Safety and Homeland Security. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed for a thirty-six-month term with two one-year options.
This project is supported by the Department of Homeland Security, Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD). This award requires the Contractor to furnish and deliver, perform requested calibration services and maintenance of the equipment. Backpack radiation detectors are portable, battery powered gamma and neutron radiation detectors with the ability to determine direction and exposure rates for radioactive sources. They are used to sweep large areas such as stadiums or other public gathering. This equipment can be used as survey instruments to locate radioactive material as well as the discovery of terror devices. This equipment will be used by bomb techs, hazmat techs, and patrol officers in the Greater Houston region.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Ten (10) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and five (5) bids were received as outlined below (based on unit price).
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Company
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Unit Cost
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Nucsafe, Inc
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$22,500.00 (Did not meet specification)
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Mirion Technologies, Inc
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$25,937.00 (Did not meet specification)
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Bubble Technology Industries, Inc
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$37,985.00 (Meet user specification, best product for the law enforcement interdiction role)
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Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
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$40,000.00 (Did not meet specification)
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Radiation Solutions, Inc
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$47,655.00 (Did not meet specification)
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M/WBE Participation:
This bid was issued with a 11% M/WBE participation. Bubble Technology Industries, Inc. submitted a Good Faith Effort to the Office of Business Opportunity, which was approved. Therefore, Bubble Technology Industries, Inc. will not be required to meet the 11% M/WBE goal.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant funded items.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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5000
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$1,569,000.00
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$431,000.00
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$2,000,000.00
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