Formal Bids Received October 15, 2020 for S84-N29664 – Approve an award to Tritech International Ltd. in the total amount of $79,316.00 for Gemini Compatible Diver Mounted Display Tether System Accessories for Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Tritech International Ltd. (Tritech) on its low bid in the total amount of $79,316.00 for Gemini Compatible Diver Mounted Display Tether System Accessories and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for the Houston Police Department (HPD).
This award consists of one (1) DMD-T System, one (1) Inodive OTS Guardian Accessories, one (1) Gemini 1200ik Multibeam Imaging Sonar, one (1) Gemini 1200ik Additional Accessories, and three (3) days on-site training. All Tritech equipment will be supplied with a twelve-month warranty. Tritech will provide telephone support beyond the twelve-month warranty period and all equipment will be provided with standard operational manuals.
The Houston Police Dive Team (Dive Team) will utilize the equipment and training for search and rescue operations. The underwater search equipment makes operations safer, faster, and more accessible. Since these operations are usually critical investigations, the Dive Team must make every effort to conduct the most effective search possible.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Nine (9) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation documents from SPD’s e-bidding website, and two bids were received as outlined below.
Tritech International Ltd.: Award on its low bid for Bid Item No. 1, Gemini Compatible Diver Mounted Display Tether System Accessories in the total amount of $79,316.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Tritech International Ltd. $79,316.00
2. Trident Training Solutions LLC $81,316.00
M/WBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the City's $100,000.00 threshold.
Hire Houston First:
Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure, because it involves the use of the federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY 2021
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Out Years
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Total
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PSHS
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$79,316.00
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$0.00
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$79,316.00
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