Best Value Bids received April 25, 2024, for P05-DOC1016216870 – Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Boyer, Inc. in the maximum contract amount of $25,477,455.00 for electrical maintenance, repair, automation support, and technical services for three (3) year contract term, with two (2) one-year options for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Procurement Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of Houston Public Works (HPW) recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three (3) year contract, with two (2) one-year options to Boyer, Inc. in the maximum contract amount of $25,477,455.00 for electrical maintenance, repair, automation support and technical services for Houston Public works.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide electrical maintenance, repair, automation support, and technical services for the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities. These services will improve the facilities’ operation, efficiency, availability, and regulatory compliance.
The Best Value Bid (BVB) was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws, and as a result, best value bids were received from the following four (4) firms:
Company Total Amount
1. Boyer, Inc. $25,477,455.00 (Best qualified bid)
2. Excel Pro-Solution LLC $30,152,912.10
3. Texas Process Automation LLC $23,850,260.00
4. Wingo Service Company, Inc. $25,799,855.08
The evaluation committee consisted of employees from Houston Public Works, the Houston Airport System, and the General Services Department. A financial review of the Vendors was conducted, and the best-value bids were evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Experience and Expertise
• Past Performance
• Pricing
The bid from Boyer, Inc. was deemed the most qualified bid.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The BVB was advertised with a 5% goal for M/WBE participation. Boyer, Inc. has designated the company below as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.
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Name
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Type of Work
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Percentage
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LD2 Services
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General merchandise, nondurable goods, merchant wholesalers
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5%
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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, Boyer Inc. will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's 'Hire Houston First' (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Boyer, Inc. does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY25
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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Houston Public Works
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$1,425,000.00
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$24,052,455.00
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$25,477,455.00
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