Formal Bids received August 12, 2021 for N29937 – Approve an award to CAPCORP in the total amount of $94,042.00 for the on-site sludge conveyor system belt modification services at Northgate and Greenridge Wastewater Treatment Plants 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 CAPCORP in the total amount of $94,042.00 for the on-site sludge conveyor system belt modification services and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for HPW.
The scope of work includes modifying two existing dewatered sludge conveyor belt systems that have been in service for fifteen (15) years. This service is needed to avoid disturbance to the sludge dewatering operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The service will effectively aid the transfer of dewatered sludge cake from the dewatering unit to the loading containers and prevent structural damage to the dewatering facility and the containers that collect the sludge cake.
CAPCORP will be adding a 30-inch extension to the conveyor belt for both locations. CAPCORP will furnish, install, and field test at Greenridge Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 6301 West Fuqua, Houston, Texas 77489, and Northgate Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 303 Benmar Dr., Houston, Texas 77060. CAPCORP will ensure that the troughing-roller sludge conveyor belts have been correctly installed, are functioning normally, and make all necessary corrections including but not limited to parts, labor, and freight at no additional cost to the City. Due to the age of the equipment, there are often breakdowns, which result in expensive repairs. Material and workmanship for this project are warranted for one year, and the life expectancy is 20 years. The vendor shall have 90 calendar days after receipt of purchase order.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Six (6) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and two (2) bids were received as outlined below:
CAPCORP: Award on its low bid meeting specifications for Groups I - IV (parts, installation, and removal services) in the total amount of $94,042.00.
Company Total Amount
1. CAPCORP $ 94,042.00
2. Liber Holdings, LLC $ 139,317.00
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 City’s threshold.
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 CAPCORP 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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$94,042.00
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$0.00
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$94,042.00
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