Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for structural repairs to the Houston Police Department headquarters by Restocon Corporation for the General Services Department.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Director of the General Services Department (GSD) and the Chief Procurement Officer request that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for structural repairs to the Houston Police Department (HPD) headquarters by Restocon Corporation for GSD and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
The Strategic Procurement Division issued an emergency purchase order to Restocon Corporation on September 17, 2020 to address the loose concrete and masonry observed on the existing roof parapet columns at HPD’s headquarters. Work services were immediately necessary to implement safety measures and to stabilize and repair the deteriorating columns located on the roof level of the 26-floor high rise. To mitigate risk of further damage, GSD immediately surveyed potential vendors and selected Restocon Corporation based on their past performance, reliability, and capability to successfully complete emergency construction projects.
The scope of work includes the erection of scaffolding towers and swing stages at the building roof level for the survey of the building parapet, the installation of encapsulating netting at the parapet cap, repair of the parapet masonry columns, and safety fencing at the street level. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment for repairs in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
Phase I - Stabilization and Repairs - COH HPD Headquarters Roof Parapet 1200 Travis Street, Houston, TX - Project Estimate Amount $689,467.00.
Phase II - Contingency Amount Projected and Budgeted: $210,533.00.
GSD has proactively sought additional funding for the difference between the estimate and not to exceed amounts to address unforeseen conditions through the end of the demobilization of the contractor. The unused funds will be de-encumbered and returned to the bond capacity by the Finance Department at the completion of the project. The anticipated completion date is early January 2021.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a procurement necessary to protect the public health and safety of the municipality's residents" is exempt from competitive bidding.
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from M/WBE subcontracting participation goals because the department is utilizing an emergency purchase order for this purchase.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an emergency purchase order for this order.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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One-Time
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Police Consolidated Construction
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$ 900,000.00
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$ 900,000.00
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