Formal Bid Received December 19, 2019 for S19-L29265 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Waste Corporation of Texas, L.P. in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $4,020,446.00 for facility recycling services for the General Services Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the General Services Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approved an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options to Waste Corporation of Texas, L.P. in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $4,020,446.00 for facility recycling services for Houston Public Works, Houston Airport System, Parks and Recreation, Administration & Regulatory Affairs and General Services departments.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, equipment, replacement recycling containers, vehicles, licenses, permits, incidentals, and transportation necessary to collect, pick-up, transport, and process for recycling accepted materials from City facilities, which includes but not be limited to, paper, corrugated containers, glass, metal, and plastic containers.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Four prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and one bid were received. Subsequent to the receipt of the bid, prospective bidders were contacted to determine the reason for the limited responses to the ITB. Potential respondents advised that due to the stated requirements, they were unable to meet the City’s minimum requirements.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
This invitation to bid was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 11% participation level. Waste Corporation of Texas, L.P. has designated the below-named companies as its certified M/WBE subcontractors.
Name Type of Work Percentage
TMC Workforce Solutions, Inc. Staffing Services 6.60%
Esbee Signs, Inc. Sign Services 2.20%
Professional Traffic Control, LLC Sign Services 2.20%
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, Waste Corporation of Texas, L.P. provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's Hire Houston First (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Waste Corporation of Texas, L.P. is a designated HHF, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF designation preference.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY20 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required in the Financial Policies.
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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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FY20
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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General Services Department
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$100,000.00
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$1,936,327.20
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$2,036,327.20
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Houston Public Works
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$ 38,050.00
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$ 255,374.80
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$ 293,424.80
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Houston Airport System
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$104,033.00
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$ 726,921.00
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$ 830,954.00
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Parks and Recreation
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$ 5,000.00
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$ 739,240.00
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$ 744,240.00
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Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department
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$ 8,988.00
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$ 106,512.00
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$ 115,500.00
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TOTAL
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$256,071.00
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$3,764,375.00
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$4,020,446.00
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