Formal Bids Received October 24, 2019 for S10-L29147 – Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,711,224.90 for sewer cleaning and repair services for Fleet Management Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract with two one-year options to Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. on its low bid meeting specifications for sewer cleaning and repair services in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,711,224.90 for the Fleet Management Department.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Seventeen bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website. Two were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Texas Underground, Inc. $1,094,738.08 (Partial Bid)
2. Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. $1,711,224.90
The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, parts, tools materials, equipment, supplies and facilities necessary to provide all repair and preventative maintenance services for various types of sewer cleaning equipment operated by the Fleet Management Department.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE zero-percentage goal document approved by the 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, Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The contract requires compliance with the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance which promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Kinloch Equipment and Supply, Inc. does not meet the requirements of HHF designation, and no firms were within five percent.
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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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY20
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Fleet Management Department
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$199,642.94
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$1,511,581.96
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$1,711,224.90
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