Emergency Purchase Order for E29943 - Approve payment to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. in the amount of $249,115.39 for the emergency waterline repair for Houston Public Works (HPW).
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve payment to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., in the total amount of $249,115.39 for the emergency waterline repair and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., on May 4, 2021 to isolate and repair a major 20-inch main waterline leak that was preventing the localized system pressurizing. The break occurred at Uvalde Road and I-10 East Freeway. The EPO was issued to 1) address the emergency repair and 2) the repairs exceeded the current available contract amount. If HPW were unable to make the repairs to the system, the City would not have been able to maintain pressure in the system and continue its operations. HPW will review this contract and work towards a renewal or increase in funds for any future emergency. The vendor was selected based on quality of services, fair and reasonable pricing, and their capability to remedy the emergency situation immediately and efficiently. The final invoice was reconciled by HPW and received for processing.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements, " which provides a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents.”
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the MWBE subcontracting participation goal because the department is utilizing an emergency purchase order for this purchase.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an emergency purchase order for this purchase.
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
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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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Houston Public Works
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$249,115.39
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$0.00
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$249,115.39
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