FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP for the purchase of Traffic Signal Poles for Houston Public Works - $106,956.00 - Special Revenue Fund

Formal Bids Received July 22, 2021 for P04-N29916 - Approve an award to Facility Solutions Group in the total amount of $106,956.00 for the purchase of traffic signal poles for Houston Public Works.

Specific Explanation:

The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Facility Solutions Group on its low bid in the total amount of $106,956.00 for the purchase of traffic signal poles for Houston Public Works and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.

This award is for the purchase of traffic signal poles used to support traffic control devices and equipment for public safety. These poles are replacements for those damaged by motor vehicle collisions.

This project was advertised in accordance with the requirement of the State of Texas bid laws. Eighteen prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and three bids were received as outlined below.

MWBE Subcontractor:

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, Facility Solutions Group does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no 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

$106,956.00

Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund - Metro et al

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