Sole Bid Received July 8, 2021 for S17-N29769 - Approve an award to Hytorc of Texas, Inc. in the total amount of $158,806.05 to provide water valve operators and components for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Hytorc of Texas, Inc. on its sole bid in the total amount of $158,806.05 to provide water valve operators and components and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for HPW.
This purchase consists of various sized wrench valves, extensions, universal adapters, engines, and components that will be used by HPW's System Maintenance personnel to open and close water mains and fire hydrant valves for repair or test throughout the City.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Twenty-three (23) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and one (1) bid was received.
Hytorc of Texas, Inc.: Award on its sole bid for Line Items 1 - 8 (water valve operators and components) in the total amount of $158,806.05.
- Subsequent to the receipt of the bid, prospective bidders were contacted to determine the reason for the limited response to the solicitation. The predominant response from vendors was that they could not meet the City's requirements. One vendor submitted their bid at SPD’s e-bid website but failed to submit their original bid to the City Secretary for consideration.
M/WBE Participation:
Zero-Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award 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, Hytorc of Texas, Inc. does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
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.
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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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FY22
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$158,806.05
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$0.00
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$158,806.05
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