Emergency Purchase Order (P23-E32848) Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $990,000.00 for emergency bridge repairs services from NBG Constructors, Inc. for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $990,000.00 for emergency repairs of the Tree Lane and North Park bridges and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to NBG Constructors, Inc.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to NBG Constructors, Inc. on March 31, 2023, to evaluate and repair two bridges. The Tree Lane bridge has riprap (material used to protect soil from erosion) failures. The channels and columns have been exposed to severe erosion and if not repaired, may lead to failure. Immediate repairs are necessary for flood prevention. The North Park bridge has built-up sediment, which is contributing to the channel back-flow and is over-spilling into a natural stream (Ben’s Branch). This stream is an unimproved natural stream and cannot handle excess flow without contributing to flooding of schools and residential homes. Repair to both bridges is necessary to prevent further erosion, damage and to protect the public. Repairs to both bridges are expected to be completed in six (6) months. NBG Constructors, Inc. has done other bridge and street repair work for Houston Public Works where they were competitively selected and provided quality work.
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 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 FY24 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, 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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FY2024
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$990,000.00
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$0.00
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$990,000.00
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