Emergency Purchase Order (E32508) – Approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $445,000.00 for emergency purchase of ready-mix concrete from Texas Concrete Enterprise Ready Mix, Inc. for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Interim Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed of $445,000.00 for emergency purchase of ready-mix concrete and that authorization be given to issue purchase order to Texas Concrete Enterprise Ready Mix, Inc.
The Strategic Procurement Division issued an emergency purchase order to Texas Concrete Enterprise Ready Mix, Inc. on July 25, 2022, to address the emergency need to purchase ready mix concrete 5 – 7 sack mix. There is a current contract for this material, however the contract vendor is having troubles keeping up with demand as there is a shortage of materials that it takes to make the concrete ready mix that is required. HPW is utilizing this material to complete street rehabilitation and repairs to sidewalks, curbs, and driveways citywide. Pricing includes both pickup and delivery of the ready-mix material.
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:
Zero percentage goal document approved by Office of Business Opportunity.
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 FY23 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Interim Chief Procurement Officer
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2023
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Out-Years
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Award Amount
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Houston Public Works
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$445,000.00
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$0.00
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$445,000.00
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