Formal Bids Received December 10, 2020 for S93-S29678 – Approve an award to Delta Fire & Safety, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $188,860.15 for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Delta Fire & Safety, Inc. on its low bid in the amount not to exceed $188,860.15 for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for the Houston Fire Department. 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 consists of 83 thermal imaging cameras, one (1) battery, one (1) charger, and one (1) lanyard to be used by firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness or heat-permeable barriers.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Eight prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and two bids were received as outlined below.
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Company
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Total Amount
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1.
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Delta Fire & Safety, Inc.
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$188,860.15
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2.
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Atomac LTD
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$269,601.99
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- After receipt of the bid, the Strategic Procurement Division (SPD) contacted prospective bidders to determine the reason for the limited response to the ITB. Potential bidders informed SPD that they either were not in the core business of providing these products or they could not respond to the ITB before the closing date.
MWBE Participation:
Zero percent goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award requires compliance with the City’s 'Hire Houston First' ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case Delta Fire & Safety, Inc. does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
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Department Approving Authority Signature
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Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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 Fire
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$75,000.00
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$113,860.15
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$188,860.15
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