Formal Bids Received May 21, 2020 for S64-S28942 – Approve an award to Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast in the amount not to exceed $31,747,375.00 for hot mix asphaltic pavement type D concrete for various departments.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Procurement Officer recommends that City Council approve an award to Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast on its low bid meeting specifications in the amount not to exceed $31,747,375.00 for hot mix asphaltic pavement type D concrete for various departments. 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 Houston Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Department to repair pavement failures, street pot holes, and minor street repairs, as well as fill damaged areas of roadways.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Four prospective bidders downloaded to solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and three bids were received as outlined below.
Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast: Award on its low bid meeting specifications for Group 1, Line Item Nos. 1 thru 7 (various concrete mixes) and Group 2, Line Item Nos. 1 thru 5 (delivery and freight charges) in the amount not to exceed $31,747,375.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast $31,747,375.00
2. American Materials, Inc. $31,837,187.50
3. Century Asphalt $32,931,500.00
MWBE Subcontracting:
This bid was issued with an 11% goal for MWBE participation. Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast has designated the below-named company as its certified MWBE subcontractor.
Company Type of Work Total Amount
R&A Transport, Inc. Liquid Asphalt Sales & Delivery $3,492,211.25
The Office of Business Opportunity will monitor this award.
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, Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Gulf Coast 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
|
Department
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FY21
|
Out Years
|
Total
|
|
Houston Public Works
|
$6,519,537.50
|
$25,004,712.50
|
$31,524,250.00
|
|
Parks and Recreation
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$ 2,000.00
|
$ 221,125.00
|
$ 223,125.00
|
| Total |
$6,521,537.50 |
$25,225,837.50 |
$31,747,375.00 |