S25879.A1 – Amend Council Motion 2020-0175, passed on April 22, 2020, to increase the spending authority from $1,024,635.80 to $1,247,615.00 for the purchase of safety equipment and safety devices for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amendment to Council Motion 2020-0175 to increase the spending authority from $1,024,635.80 to $1,247,615.00 for the purchase of safety equipment and safety devices and the authorization be given to issue purchase orders to Environmental Sorbents, LLC.
This multiple vendor award was approved by Council Motion No. 2020-0175, on April 22, 2020, for a 36-month period with two one-year options. As a result, Environmental Sorbents, LLC was awarded an amount not to exceed $557,448.00. However, expenditures with this vendor as of November 30, 2023, totaled $550,734.01. The additional spending authority of $222,979.20 will be added to Environmental Sorbents, LLC.’s award to enable the department to continue to make purchases as needed for safety related items and equipment to protect the health and safety of city employees through the term of the award. All other terms and conditions of this award shall remain as previously approved by City Council.
MWBE Participation:
This project was awarded with an 11% MWBE participation goal. Environmental Sorbents LLC is currently achieving 7%. The Office of Business will continue to monitor this goal progress. Environmental Sorbents is a certified MBE and SBE firm, but this award was made prior to prime level participation credit.
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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$86,489.60
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$136,489.60 |
$222,979.20
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