Professional Services (P23-WS1054450384) - Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $208,580.00 for a water line repair audit from Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Procurement Officer and the Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $208,580.00 for a water line repair audit and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders to the Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
This audit is to review documentation gathered for waterline repairs performed on the distribution system by contractors using an agreement procured via an Emergency Purchase Order (EPO). Stantec is a construction management and inspection (CMI) subject matter expert (SME). This audit will be expedited and will include the review of work sites and documentation such as daily construction reports, work order information, construction submittals, pay estimates, and invoices, to validate work performed.
As an SME experienced with CMI, Stantec has the necessary background to properly audit the water line repair documentation. The audit is required to review construction documentation collected to confirm that the repairs were performed and that the contractors and subcontractors who completed work be properly paid.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services" is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percent goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 a professional services procurement justification 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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$208,580.00
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$0.00
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$208,580.00
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