Formal Bids Received July 30, 2020 for S35-S29510 - Approve an award to Coburn Supply Company, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,142,450.00 for fire hydrants 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 Coburn Supply Company, Inc. on its low bid in the amount not to exceed $1,142,450.00 for fire hydrants 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 will be used by the department's personnel to install new and/or replace damaged fire hydrants, as needed, in service areas citywide.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Twenty-one prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and four bids were received as outlined below.
Coburn Supply Company, Inc.: Award on its low bid for Group I, Line Item Nos.1 thru 4 (3', 4', 5' and 6' fire hydrants) in the amount not to exceed $1,142,450.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Coburn Supply Company, Inc. $1,142,450.00
2. Fortiline, Inc. $1,252,503.91
3. Core & Main LP $1,312,853.62
4. Atomac Ltd $1,423,577.32
MWBE Subcontracting:
Zero percentage goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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, Coburn Supply Company, Inc. 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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$80,000.00
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$1,062,450.00
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$1,142,450.00
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