S87 - E29769.A1 - Amend Council Motion No. 2020-0588, passed December 1, 2020 to increase the spending authority from $2,963,275.00 to $3,218,275.00 for the upcharge to replace 15 ONAN Generator Systems with Harrison hPower Idle Reduction System on 15 new ambulances through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council amend Council Motion No. 2020-0588, to increase the spending authority from $2,963,275.00 to $3,218,275.00 for the upcharge to replace 15 ONAN Generator Systems with Harrison hPower Idle Reduction System on 15 new ambulances and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to the H-GAC contractor, Knapp Chevrolet, Inc. The ambulances will be used citywide by Houston Fire Department personnel for delivery of emergency medical services to the citizens of Houston 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The funding for this purchase is included in the adopted FY21 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Harrison hPower Idle Reduction System provides power for all DC requirements, by integrating with the apparatus chassis drivetrain system and electrical system. With this system the Houston Fire Department will be able to promote cleaner air for the environment and provide operators with cab comfort without running the vehicle's engine.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services [from a cooperative purchasing program or organization] satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services."
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal Documented approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
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 Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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$255,000.00
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$0
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$255,000.00
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