1166040020- Informal Bids Received July 12, 2024. Approve an award to Patricia Tech Supply and Service, in the total amount of $33,000.00 for the purchase of meter pedestals.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Operating Officer of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Patricia Tech Supply and Service in the total amount of $33,000.00 for the purchase of meter pedestals and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for Houston Public Works.
Aluminum pedestal meters are commonly used for several outdoor applications, including traffic signals and managing and distributing power for traffic lights. These pedestals are designed to be durable and weather-resistant, making it suitable for outdoor environments. The pedestals are a space saving solution to operate as a utility meter, main disconnect and distribution or power panel for streetlights, park and athletic field lighting, and other uses throughout the City of Houston to regulate traffic. These items will be stored at the Houston Public Works warehouse.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws for an informal procurement. Patricia Tech has already received $54,844.26 for other goods and or services this fiscal year. They are currently above the $50,000.00 threshold and therefore requires Council action. Forty-nine (49) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and one (1) bid was received as outlined below:
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Company
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Total Amount
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1. Patricia Tech Supply and Service
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$33,000.00
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Patricia Tech Supply and Service.: Award on its overall low bid meeting specifications in the total amount of $33,000.00.
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. However, HPW does solicit bids through SPD’s e-bidding website which is promoted to all registered MWBE vendors.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses, while supporting job creation. In this case, Patricia Tech Supply and Service is a designated HHF company, and they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY25 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
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$33,000.00
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$0.00
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$33,000.00
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