SUBJECT: Contract Award for FY 2024 Ditch Maintenance Work Order Contract
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Award a Construction Contract to DL Glover Utilities, LLC for FY 2024 Ditch Maintenance Work Order Contract and allocate funds in the maximum contract amount not-to-exceed $1,050,000.00.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Transportation and Drainage Operations Program and is required to provide work authorization on a location by location as-needed basis, for the operation and maintenance of stormwater drainage assets.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of the Citywide Program that provides maintenance services for open drainage systems. The scope is established by each work authorization. The Contract duration for this project is 730 calendar days.
LOCATION: The projects are located throughout the City of Houston.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on June 16, 2023, and June 23, 2023. Bids were received on July 06, 2023. The four (4) bids are as follows:
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Bidder
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Adjustment Factor
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1.
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DL Glover Utilities, LLC
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0.710
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2.
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PLD Construction, LLC
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0.727
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3.
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On Par Civil Services, LLC
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0.984
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4.
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Total Contracting Limited, LLC
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1.199
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to DL Glover Utilities, LLC with a low bid of $1,000,000.00 (0.710 Adjustment Factor).
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $1,050,000.00 to be allocated as follows:
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· Bid Amount
· Contingencies
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$1,000,000.00
$50,000.00
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HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston business and supports job creation. In this case, DL Glover Utilities, LLC is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the contractor has elected to pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund in compliance with City policy.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The contractor has submitted the following proposed program to satisfy the 18% MBE goal and 5% WBE goal for this project.
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MBE - Name of Firms
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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1.
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J. Rivas Construction LLC
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Drainage Improvements,
Pavement Replacement
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$60,000.00
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6.00%
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2.
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Big Country 94 Asphalt Construction, L.L.C.
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Asphalt Paving/Construction
and Repairs
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$60,000.00
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6.00%
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3.
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DLC Underground Utilities, LLC
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Drainage Improvements
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$60,000.00
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6.00%
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TOTAL:
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$180,000.00
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18.00%
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WBE - Name of Firms
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1.
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Access Data Supply, Inc.
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Plumbing Materials and Supplies |
$50,000.00
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5.00%
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TOTAL:
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$50,000.00
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5.00%
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CONTRACT TOTAL
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$230,000.00
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23.00%
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FISCAL NOTE: Funding for this item is included in the FY 2024 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. M-43M007-0003-4
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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Current FY24
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Out-Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$1,050,000.00
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$0.00
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$1,050,000.00
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