INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for approval of spending authority in an amount not to exceed $468,875.00 for Emergency Repairs to the East Water Purification Plants Lime Storage Facilities for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund

Emergency Purchase Order for E30110 – Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $468,875.00 for the emergency repairs to the East Water Purification Plant's (EWPP) lime storage facilities for Houston Public Works.

Specific Explanation:

The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $468,875.00 for the emergency repairs to East Water Purification Plant’s EWPP lime storage facilities for HPW and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to Industrial TX Corp.

The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Industrial TX Corp. on August 11, 2021 for the emergency repairs to the East Water Purification Plant’s lime storage facilities located at 2342 Federal Rd #2276, Houston, TX 77015.  The lime chemical is used by HPW as part of the water treatment process. The north and south lime feed systems had latent damage from the winter storm which caused a major break several months later. Further investigation by the vendor revealed more damage and HPW sought an EPO to address and repair all the damage to the lime feed systems.  

This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s residents” is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.

MWBE Participation:

This procurement is exempt from M/WBE subcontracting participation goal because the department utilized an emergency purchase order for this purchase.

Hire Houston First:

This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. No bids were solicited because these services were obtained through an emergency purchase order.

Fiscal Note:

Funding for this item is included in the FY22 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   

Estimated Spending Authority

$468,875.00

Water and Sewer System Operating Fund

Fund No.: 8300