Informal Bids Received December 2, 2020, for I03845 – Approve an award to Globe Electric Supply Co Inc., in the total amount of $25,799.00 for the purchase of a leak detector correlator system for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Globe Electric Supply Co Inc., in the total amount of $25,799.00 for the purchase of a leak detector correlator system and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for Houston Public Works.
This is for the purchase of a leak detector correlator system to be used by drinking water operations to detect leaks in the water system. When there is a leak that is hard to find, leak detection equipment is used to pinpoint where the leak location is for excavation and repair.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws for an informal procurement. Globe Electric Supply Co Inc. has already received $ 46,115.00 for other goods and/or services this fiscal year. This purchase would put them above the $50,000 threshold and therefore requires Council action. Twenty (20) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and eight (8) bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Metroaqua LLC $14,530.00 (Did not meet specifications)
2. Planet Cellular Inc $25,025.00
3. Western Industrial Supply $25,100.00
4. Lotus USA Inc. $25,500.00
5. Lotus USA Inc. $25,500.00
6. Globe Electric Supply $25,799.00 (Hire Houston First preference application)
7. H.M.T. Services Corp. $29,350.00
8. Jonadel Resources LLC $31,510.00
Globe Electric Supply Co Inc.: Award on its bid (with Hire Houston First preference application) meeting specifications in the total amount of $25,799.00
M/WBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold. However, the selected vendor is a certified DBE, MBE, SBE and WBE vendor.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses, while supporting job creation. In this case, Globe Electric Supply Co Inc. is a designated HHF company, and they were the successful awardee with application of the HHF preference.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY21 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
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2021
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$25,799.00
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$0.00
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$25,799.00
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