Informal Bids Received February 15, 2021 for I04033 – Approve an award to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, in the total amount of $4,275.00 for the purchase of Fire Hydrant Static Pressure Gauges.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Ferguson Enterprises LLC, in the total amount of $4,275.00 for the purchase of Fire Hydrant Static Pressure Gauges and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for Houston Public Works.
This is for the purchase of fifty (50) Fire Hydrant Static Pressure Gauges. These gauges are used to test the performance of the water supply distribution towards fire hydrant systems throughout the City.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws for an informal procurement. Ferguson Enterprises LLC has already received $ 46,114.70 for other good and/or services this fiscal year. This purchase would put them above the $50,000 threshold and therefore requires Council action. Fourteen (14) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and five (5) bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Ferguson Enterprises LLC $4,275.00
2. N and N International $4,697.50
3. Planet Cellular Inc $5,125.00
4. h.m.t. Services Corp. $5,193.00
5. Power One and Associates LLC $5,700.00
Ferguson Enterprises LLC: Award on its overall low bid meeting specifications in the total amount of $4,275.00
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold. However, HPW does solicit bids through SPD’s e-bidding website which is promoted to all registered MWBE vendors.
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, Ferguson Enterprises LLC, does not meet the requirements of HHF designation, and no firms were within five percent.
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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$4,275.00
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$0.00
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$4,275.00
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