Formal Bids Received May 27, 2021 for N29434 – Approve an award to Mustang Composite Services, LLC in the total amount of $137,744.43 for the installation of catwalk grating at the White Oak Wastewater Treatment Plant 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 Mustang Composite Services, LLC in the total amount of $137,744.43 for the installation of catwalk grating at the White Oak Wastewater Treatment Plant for HPW.
The scope of work includes furnishing, installing, and field-testing 5,000 (five thousand) square feet of new fiberglass grating and the removal and disposal of the existing grating located at the White Oak Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing grating is in bad condition and unsafe. The new catwalk will allow the plant employees to walk across and around the aeration basin safely.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Sixteen (16) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and two (2) bids were received as outlined below:
Mustang Composite Services, LLC: Award on its low bid meeting specifications for Groups I and II (materials, labor, and associated equipment) in the total amount of $137,744.43.
- Strategic Procurement Division surveyed the bids below for the difference in total amounts and HPW determined that Mustang Composite Services, LLC's bid for materials and services are fair and reasonable to the current market. Additionally, Mustang Composite Services, LLC attended HPW's recommended site visit to evaluate the project whereas Industrial TX Corp did not. HPW accepted the bid and made their award recommendation based on responsiveness, responsibility, experience, and references to perform the services as per specification.
Company Total Amount
1. Mustang Composite Services, LLC $ 137,744.43
2. Industrial TX Corp $ 523,900.00
MWBE Participation:
This ITB was issued with an 11% MWBE participation goal. Mustang Composite Services, LLC has designated the below named company as its certified MBE subcontractor:
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M/WBE Vendor
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Type of Work
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Percentage
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Samson Construction, LLC
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Dumpsters and Trash Hauling
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11%
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Pay or Play:
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’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case Mustang Composite Services, LLC 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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$137,744.43
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$0.00
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$137,744.43
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