Formal Bids Received May 14, 2020 for S35-S26478 - Approve an award to Core & Main LP in the amount not to exceed $246,357.15 for PVC gravity SDR-35 sewer pipes and fittings for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Core & Main LP on its low overall bid in an amount not to exceed $246,357.15 for PVC gravity SDR-35 sewer pipes and fittings for Houston Public Works. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month period with two one-year options. This award consists of PVC gravity SDR-35 sewer pipes and fittings to be used by the department to install new and/or replace residential and commercial PVC gravity SDR-35 sewer pipes and fittings citywide.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Nine prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and five bids were received as outlined below.
Core & Main LP: Award on its low overall bid for Group I, Line Item Nos. 1 - 8 (sewer pipes); Group II, Line Item Nos. 1 - 3 and 5 - 18 (tees, elbows, inserts, Y-branches and connectors); Group III, Line Item Nos. 1 - 9 (couplings); and Group IV, Line Item Nos. 1 and 2 (solvent cleaners and cement) in the amount not to exceed $246,357.15.
Company Total Amount
1. Fortiline, Inc. $214,372.32 (Partial Bid/Higher Unit Price)
2. Core & Main LP $246,357.15
3. CoBurn Supply Company, Inc. $274,382.68
4. Atomac Ltd $307,584.85
5. Mann Flow Controls, Inc. $597,122.51
Group II, Item No. 4 is not being awarded. This item will be purchased on an as needed basis.
MWBE Subcontracting:
This bid was issued with a 3% goal for MWBE participation. Core & Main LP submitted a Good Faith Effort request to the Office of Business Opportunity which was approved. Therefore, they will not be required to meet the 3% goal.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award 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, Core & Main LP does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2021 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY21
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$50,000.00
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$196,357.15
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$246,357.15
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