Professional Services for S84-E30041 – Approve an ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and Honeywell International, Inc. in the maximum contract amount of $2,239,349.65 for enhanced software support service for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System (HAS) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a five (5) year contract between the City of Houston and Honeywell International, Inc. in the maximum contract amount of $2,239,349.65 for enhanced software support services for HAS. The Director may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving 30 days written notice to the Contractor.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, and supervision necessary to perform the services set forth in the contract and as specified in each letter of authorization that may be issued.
The contractor Honeywell is the sole and exclusive manufacturer of the existing airport security access control, surveillance, and badge credentialing systems hardware and software located at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD). The systems are integrated mission-critical platforms that enable HAS to satisfy requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR 1542.201. The source code for the software is exclusive to Honeywell International, Inc. and is protected as a trade secret. This agreement provides enhanced software support that only the manufacturer can provide.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services" is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
This item was presented to the Transportation, Technology & Infrastructure (TTI) Committee on September 2, 2021.
MWBE Participation:
A zero-percentage goal document has been approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Ordinance. Bids/Proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing professional services for this purchase.
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 contractors provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
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 Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2022
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Airport System
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$371,069.93
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$1,868,279.72
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$2,239,349.65
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