Sole Source for N31116 - Approve the sole source purchase of proprietary replacement parts and construction services from Kraftsman L.P. d/b/a Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks in the total amount of $169,473.15 for the General Services Department on behalf of Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the General Services Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase of proprietary replacement parts and construction services from Kraftsman L.P. d/b/a Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks in the amount of $154,066.50 and contingencies in the amount of $15,406.65 (10%, for unforeseen changes within the scope of work) for a total amount of $169,473.15 and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
In August of 2017, the Cullen Park Sprayground sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Harvey. Approximately eight (8) feet of surface water flooded the Addicks Reservoir and remained in Cullen Park for eight (8) days during Hurricane Harvey, damaging the sprayground electrical control panel and manifold valves and rendering the sprayground inoperable.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and delivery costs necessary to remove and replace equipment, including, but not limited to, the following:
· Electrical control panel and cabinet;
· Valve manifolds and enclosure;
· Existing backflow preventer, to be replaced with a new, reduced-pressure zone backflow preventer and enclosure;
· Existing aboveground spray features with new in-ground sprayers; and
· Existing activators, to be replaced with new pedestal activator and associated concrete pad.
The contractor will also refinish and reset existing in-ground spray features, grind and resurface the sprayground surface, replace joint sealant, flush out all features and drain lines, and provide and install a new post for mounting electrical equipment that would otherwise be subject to future flood damage.
The existing splash pad system located at 19008 Saums Road, Houston, TX 77084 (Key Map 447-S) consists of a combination of Kraftsman KraftKoat™ and Water Odyssey™ proprietary replacement parts. The the utilization of other brands would void the warranty and negatively impact the functionality of the equipment.
Water Odyssey is the manufacturer, designer, and sole proprietor of its aquatic brand play items and parts. Kraftsman L.P. d/b/a Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks is the factory-authorized representative in the State of Texas to source and sell Water Odyssey products. KraftKoat™ products are a registered trademark of the vendor.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement of items that are available from only one source..." is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Pay or Play Program: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Pay or Play” Ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City Contractors. In this case, the contractor elects to play, providing health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with the City policy.
Hire Houston First: This procurement is exempt from the City’s “Hire Houston First” (HHF) Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source for this purchase.
Disaster Recovery Note: This item is related to the impact of Hurricane Harvey DR4332, and it is the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the FEMA and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
Fiscal Note: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as result of this project.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2022
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Out Years
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Total
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General Services Department
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$169,473.15
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$0
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$169,473.15
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