Emergency Purchase Order for (P23-E32925) – Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $108,910.00 for the purchase of four (4) booster pumps from Jersey Equipment Co. of Houston, 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 $108,910.00 for the purchase of four (4) booster pumps and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to Jersey Equipment Co. of Houston, Inc. for Houston Public Works.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Jersey Equipment Co. of Houston, Inc. on June 29, 2023, for the purchase of four (4) booster pumps for the water plants that supply drinking water to the Greater Northeast Houston Service Area (GNESHA). The current booster pumps are not working up to standards, which has caused HPW to run with minimum capacity at the two (2) plants. HPW will not be able to provide drinking water if these pumps are not replaced, as this is an isolated service area. Currently there is no contract in place for the replacement of pumps.
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 procurement.
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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$108,910.00
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$.00
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$108,910.00
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