Formal Bids Received July 8, 2020 for S84-N29666 - Approve various awards, as shown below, in the total amount not to exceed $6,144,194.81 for Various Types, Sizes of Pumps, and Accessories for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve various awards, as shown below, in the total amount of $6,144,194.81 for various types, sizes of pumps and accessories for the Houston Public Works (HPW) and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders.
This purchases consists of one hundred and sixty-three various, sizes, pumps, and motor assemblies that HPW’s maintenance crew will use to conduct the necessary repairs at the designated plants and facilities. The various types, sizes of pump and motor assemblies will come with a one-year warranty, and the life expectancy is 10-15 years. The existing pumps will be dismantled, and all salvageable components will be inventoried to repair comparable pumps. HPW maintenance crew will transfer the non-working parts to the Property Management Office for disposal.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Thirty-five (35) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation documents from SPD’s e-bidding website, and eleven (11) bids were received as outlined below:
Pumps of Houston: Award on its sole bid for Group I, Line Item No. 1 (Chicago submersible pump sewage type and accessories) in the total amount of $163,840.00.
Environmental Improvements, Inc.: Award on its sole bid for Group II, Line Item Nos. 1 thru 4 (Encore diaphragm metering pumps and accessories) and on its sole bid for Group IX, Line Item Nos. 1 thru 3 (Moyno Bare pumps) in the total amount of $259,460.00.
Smith Pump Company, Inc.: Award on its sole bid for Group III, Line Item No. 1 (Flowserve, pump, and accessories) in the total amount of $304,000.00.
Hahn Equipment: Award on its low complete bid for Group IV, Line Item Nos. 1 thru 17 (Flygt submersible sewage pumps and accessories) and on its low bid for Group XII, Line Item Nos. 1 and 2 (RAS pumps and accessories) in the total amount of $4,526,118.81.
Company Total Amount
1. Jersey Equip. Co. of Houston $ 205,740.00 (Partial Bid//Higher Unit Price)
2. Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc. $1,716,000.00 (Partial Bid/No Bid)
3. Integral Logistics Corp. $2,453,164.00 (Non-Responsible)
4. Hahn Equipment. $4,526,118.81
A lower bid was received from Integral Logistics Corp. for Group IV, but has been deemed non-responsible. Specifically, Integral Logistics Corp. is not an authorized reseller of the manufacturer.
Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc. dba Godwin Pumps of America: Award on its low bid for Group V, Line Item No. 1 (Godwin pump and accessories) in the total amount of $17,118.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc.
dba Godwin Pumps of America $17,118.00
2. AMCO Pump Manufacturing $26,949.00
3. Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc. $43,900.00
4. Integral Logistics Corp. $68,294.00
AMCO Pump Manufacturing, Inc.: Award on its low bid meeting specifications for Group VI, Line Item Nos. 1 and 3 (AMCO pumps and accessories) in the total amount of $30,920.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Integral Logistics Corp. $ 9,640.00 (Partial Bid/Higher Unit Cost)
2. AMCO Pump Manufacturing $30,920.00
3. Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc. $91,000.00
Jersey Equip. Co. of Houston: Award on its low complete bid meeting specifications for Group VII, Line Item No. 1 (Gould pump and accessories) in the total amount of $32,684.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Integral Logistics Corp. $28,220.00 (Non-Responsible)
2. Jersey Equip. Co. of Houston $32,684.00
3. Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc. $33,000.00
A lower bid was received from Integral Logistics Corp. Group VII, Line-Item No. 1, but has been deemed non-responsible. Specifically, Integral Logistics Corp. is not an authorized reseller of the manufacturer.
Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc: Award on its low complete bid meeting specifications for Group VIII, Line Item Nos. 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 (FURA pumps and accessories) in the total amount of $387,440.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc. $387,440.00
2. Pump Solutions, Inc. $473,340.00
Newman Regency Group Inc.: Award on its low complete bid for Group XI, Line Item Nos. 1, 2, and 3 (Vaughan pump and accessories) in the total amount of $422,614.00.
Company Total Amount
1. Omni-Pump Repairs, Inc. $ 80,925.00 (Partial Bid)
2. Newman Regency Group Inc. $422,614.00
Group X – Line Item Nos. 1 – 3 and Group VI, Line Item No. 2 are not being awarded and HPW will review their specifications to submit on their FY23 pump package.
M/WBE Participation:
Zero-Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract required compliance with the City "Hire Houston First" (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston business and supports job creation. In this case, the prospective bidders do not meet the requirements of Hire Houston First; no Hire Houston First 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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FY 2022
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$6,144,194.81
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$0.00
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$6,144,194.81
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