Emergency Purchase Order (P23-E32989) – Approve spending authority to Alfa Laval, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $640,000.00 for emergency maintenance and repair of belt filter presses 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 of $640,000.00 for the maintenance and repair of belt filter presses and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to Alfa Laval, Inc.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Alfa Laval, Inc. on July 27, 2023, for maintenance and repair of belt filter presses at the Upper Brays Wastewater Treatment Plant. These presses are used to remove water from liquid wastewater residuals and produce a non-liquid material referred to as “cake.” Dewatering wastewater solids reduces the volume of residuals, improve operation, and reduces costs for subsequent storage, processing, transfer, end use, or disposal among other benefits. It is essential to maintain compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) water quality mandates necessary to preserve and protect the public’s health and safety.
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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$640,000.00
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$0.00
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$640,000.00
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