Recommendation: Award construction contract and appropriate funds for the project.
Specific Explanation: The General Services Department recommends that City Council award a construction contract to Inland Environments Ltd., on its lowest responsible bid amount of $702,309.00 to provide construction services for four firing ranges for the Houston Police Department Training Academy, in accordance with lead remediation protocols.
PROJECT LOCATIONS: 17000 Aldine Westfield, Houston, Texas 77066
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The scope of work consists of removal of the existing narcotics firing range bullet trap and lighting, utility relocation and building demolition; installation of a new narcotics range bullet trap and lighting; regular range maintenance for four firing ranges following lead remediation protocols; and loading, hauling and proper disposal or recycling of waste material generated because of all activities.
The contract duration for this project is two years from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
BIDS: The following two bids were received on October 22, 2020:
Bidder Bid Amount
1. Inland Environments Ltd. $ 702,309.00
2. RNDI Companies, Inc. $2,316,084.00
AWARD: It is recommended that City Council award the construction contract to Inland Environments Ltd., and appropriate funds for the project, including $15,744.00 for project management and construction oversight services under the existing contract with SKA Consulting, LP.
FUNDING SUMMARY:
$ 237,637.00 Construction Contract Services
$ 464,672.00 Lead Abatement
$ 702,309.00 Total Construction Cost
$ 15,744.00 Project Management and Construction Oversight Services
$ 23,763.70 10.0% Contingency
$ 741,816.70 Total Funding
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: An M/W/BE goal was not established for this project because the construction cost did not exceed the threshold of $1M required for a goal-oriented contract as authorized by Houston Code of Ordinance § 15-82.
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, the contractor has elected to pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund in compliance with City policy.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Hire Houston First” Ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. Inland Environments Ltd. is registered with the City of Houston as a Local Business company.
FISCAL NOTE: Funding for this item is included in the FY2022 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Funding for this item will be included in the FY2023 Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
Capital Project Information: See the attached Form A for a breakdown of capital costs.
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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Current FY
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Out Year
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Total
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Police Consolidate Construction Fund (4504)
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$277,144.70
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$0.00
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$277,144.70
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General Fund (1000)
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$232,336.00
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$232,336.00
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$464,672.00
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Total
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$509,480.70
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$232,336.00
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$741,816.70
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WBS No: G-000196-0003-4-01-01
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE / DATE:
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Troy Finner
Chief of Police
Houston Police Department