Formal Bids received April 15, 2021, for S74-L29771 – Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to McCarty Road Landfill TX, LP. in the maximum contract amount of $1,274,045.00 for the disposal of waste materials from sewer cleanouts for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract with two one-year options to McCarty Road Landfill TX, LP. in the maximum contract amount of $1,274,045.00 for the disposal of waste materials from sewer cleanouts for Houston Public Works.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision necessary to contain, transport and dispose of sewer cleanout waste materials from 100 Japhet Street (Northside Waste Transfer Station) and 9500 Lawndale (Sims Bayou North WWTP) and and/or other locations to be designated, as needed, and for the receipt and removal of sewer waste materials delivered by City trucks to the contractor’s landfill. Additional services under this contract include the transporting of similar waste from various construction sites, and disposal at a landfill, and the washout of rented containers and City owned trucks after the waste has been removed.
The project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Thirteen prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and one bid was received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
Republic Services of Houston dba McCarty Road $1,274,045.00
Landfill TX, LP.
M/WBE Participation:
The ITB was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 11% M/WBE participation level. McCarty Road Landfill TX, LP. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
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Name of M/WBE
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Type of Work
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Dollar Amount
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Percentage
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Velez Trucking, Inc.
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Dump Trucking
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$140,144.95
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11%
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Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Pay or Play” ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case McCarty Road Landfill TX LP. will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Hire Houston First” (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case the proposed contractor McCarty Road Landfill TX, LP., does not meet the requirements for the HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY22 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
Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY 2022
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$133,650.00
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$1,140,395.00 |
$ 1,274,045.00
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