The City Purchasing Agent recommends that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options, to Wingo Service Company, Inc. on its low bid in an amount not to exceed $1,018,402.75 for repair, inspection and preventive maintenance services of lab equipment for various departments. The City Purchasing Agent may terminate this contract at any time upon 30-days written notice to the contractor.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Fifty five prospective bidders viewed the solicitation document of SPD’s e-bidding website and two bids were received as outlined below.
Company Total Amount
1. Wingo Service Company, Inc. $1,018,402.75
2. Niverco Biomedical $1,063,609.20
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment and transportation necessary to provide repair, inspection and preventive maintenance services of laboratory equipment for the Public Works & Engineering and the Health & Human Services Departments.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
This invitation to bid was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 7% M/WBE participation level. Wingo Service Company, Inc. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.
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Name
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Type of Work
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Percentage
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Dollar Amount
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Egar, Inc.
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Calibration of Lab Equipment
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7%
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$71,288.19
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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, the contractor provides benefits for some employees but will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for others, 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. In this case, the proposed contractor does not meet the requirements of Hire Houston First; no Hire Houston First firms were within three percent.
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY 15
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Out Years
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Total
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Public Works & Engineering
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$135,000.00
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$730,977.75
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$865,977.75
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Health & Human Services
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$40,000.00
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$112,425.00
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$152,425.00
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Total
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$175,000.00
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$843,402.75
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$1,018,402.75
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