Emergency Purchase Order (P23-E32915) – Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for emergency repairs to the force main at the Sims South Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) from Boyer, 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 $175,000.00 for emergency repairs to the force main at the Sims South Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to Boyer, Inc. .
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Boyer, Inc. on June 14, 2023, for repair of the force main of the main lift station at the Sims South WWTP which has failed and needs repairs immediately. The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment to excavate, identify, and repair the leak of the 42”/48” force main in a multi-phase approach. Making repairs to the force main in a timely manner will prevent sanitary sewer overflows and maintain our compliance with TCEQ. The emergency purchase order was issued to Boyer, Inc. because they are familiar with the work requirements and were able to provide repair crews with short notice. This project is expected to be completed in approximately two (2) months.
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 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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$175,000.00
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$.00
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$175,000.00
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