ORDINANCE appropriating $400,000.00 out of Homeless and Housing Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing eight contracts between City of Houston and (1) BCB CONSTRUCTION, LLC, (2) HCG MANAGEMENT, LLC dba HONESTY CONSTRUCTION GROUP, (3) DELPA SERVICES LLC dba MCP CONSTRUCTION, (4) FMG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, (5) BASAL CONSTRUCTION, (6) HOMEBASE REPAIRS, LLC (7) ALL IN ONE BUILDING MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION, LLC, and (8) ARREIS GROUP, LLC for Community Entrepreneurship Program for the Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD); providing maximum contract amounts - 2 Years with 1 one-year option - $400,000.00 - Homeless and Housing Consolidated Fund

Request for Qualifications Received February 25, 2021 for S74-Q29548 – Approve an  ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $400,000.00 out of the Homeless and Housing Consolidated Fund (4501) and awarding contracts to (1) BCB Claims Service LLC dba BCB Construction, LLC, (2) HCG Management, LLC out of the  dba Honesty Construction Group, (3) Delpa Services LLC dba MCP Construction, (4) FMG Construction Group, LLC, (5) Basal Construction, (6) HomeBase Repairs, LLC, (7) All in One Building Maintenance & Construction, LLC, and (8) Arreis Group, LLC respectively; providing a maximum per-contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 each for Community Entrepreneurship Program (CEP) for Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD).

Specific Explanation:

The Director of Housing and Community Development Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $400,000.00 out of the Homeless and Housing Consolidated Fund and awarding two-year contracts with one one-year option to eight (8) contractors for a maximum  per-contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 each  for Community Entrepreneurship Program (CEP) for Housing and Community Development Department.

The scope of work requires contractors to provide all required supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, transportation and expenses necessary to perform rehabilitation of single-family homes and under the applicable HCDD single-family program guidelines.

Contractors shall perform diverse services that shall include, but not be limited to, licensed trade work (e.g., electrical, plumbing, and HVAC), pier and beam foundation repair or replacement, roof repair or replacement, lead-based paint and mold hazard remediation, termite and other pests infestation abatement, general and specialized carpentry work, window and door repairs or replacement, exterior siding repair or replacement, subfloor and floor covering repairs, and any other repairs required to bring homes into compliance with local building codes and Housing Urban Development (HUD) quality standards.  Contractors shall ensure that repairs to homes are compliant with the program construction standards and City construction codes without the need of demolishing and reconstructing the home. Contractors shall also perform lead and asbestos abatement activities, as determined by damage assessments. This program is designed to meet the City goal of increasing procurement opportunities by fostering more inclusive procurement that is modeled after the Small Contractor Rotation Programs I & II, and formerly approved by City Council in February, 2016 and 2020. 

HCDD shall oversee these projects under its Home Repair Program (HRP) with repair costs not to exceed $20,000.00 each, including change orders. The geographic area of projects only include the incorporated areas in the City, specifically within Harris County, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties where homeowners pay taxes to the City.  The primary funding source for these awards shall be by local bond funds. Additional funding sources such as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) funds may also be utilized later depending on availability.

This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws.  One hundred four (104) prospective respondents downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website, and as a result, request for qualifications were received from BCB Claims Service LLC dba BCB Construction, LLC, HCG Management, LLC dba Honesty Construction Group, Delpa Services LLC dba MCP Construction, FMG Construction Group, LLC, Basal Construction, HomeBase Repairs, LLC, All in One Building Maintenance & Construction, LLC, Arreis Group, LLC, Steeco Integrated, Gutier LLC, Cheramey Enterprises, Wilson Building Services Inc., Aspenwood Roofing, Tamark Homes, Inc., Pearlorm Construction, Native Consolidated Management LLC dba Native Construction, Reids Estimating & Construction, D7 Roofing & Metal LLC, ML Roofing, LLC, Sneed Construction, DM Electrical and Construction LLC, Obax Infrastructures LLC, Planet Three Consulting, Odigo Services, TFLC, Allsource Electrical Technologies, LLC dba Multi Source Services, BSCR, LLC dba Big State Construction, CMC III Construction, and Ace United.

The evaluation committee was comprised of three evaluators from Houston Housing Community and Development Department, and two evaluators from Office of Business Opportunity (OBO).  The Request for Qualifications were evaluated based upon the following criteria:

·         Qualifications

·         Experience

·         Capacity to Perform

·         Third-Party Warranty

·         Financial Capacity

BCB Claims Service LLC dba BCB Construction, LLC, HCG Management, LLC dba Honesty Construction Group, Delpa Services LLC dba MCP Construction, FMG Construction Group, LLC, Basal Construction, HomeBase Repairs, LLC, All in One Building Maintenance & Construction, LLC, and Arreis Group, LLC all were deemed highly qualified and who met all requirements.  However, Wilson Building Services was deemed “non-responsive” for failing to submit the required “Offer & Submittal Letter” with their technical specifications.  

M/WBE Participation:

M/WBE participation zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO). This is a race- and gender-neutral program, as contractors are listed under OBO’s list of certified firms, such as SBE, MBE or WBE. This program is designed to increase participation while promoting the growth and success of MWSBEs.  

Hire Houston First:

Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure because it involves using federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.

Fiscal Note:

No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project

$400,000.00

 Homeless & Housing Consolidated Fund

Fund No.: 4501