I07136 – Approve spending authority for a one-time purchase of Pressure Pipe from Fortiline through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) in the total amount of $40,002.40 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of Pressure Pipe from Fortiline through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with NCPA in the total amount of $40,002.40 for Houston Public Works (HPW), and the authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
These types of pipe (C900 & DR18) are used in high pressure water systems and low-pressure sewer force main systems. The material used on this pipe is suitable for use in distribution pipelines of potable water, as well as gravity sewer, force main and water reclamation projects. The pipe is designed for municipal water applications and offers unmatched strength and corrosion resistance. This pipe conforms to American Water Works Association standards.
Fortiline has already received $21,138.40 for other goods and/or services this fiscal year. This purchase would put them above the $50,000 threshold and therefore requires Council action.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102© of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.”
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold.
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 Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 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
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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$40,002.40
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$0
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$40,002.40
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