APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $113,325.00 for Emergency Purchase of Installation of Fencing, Gate Lock, and the boarding up of windows and doors as preventative security measures at the Monticello Square Apartments for the Housing and Community Development Department, from LMC CORPORATION - Grant Fund

Emergency Purchase Order (P-33-WS1207998465) - Approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $113,325.00 for the purchase of installation of fencing, gate lock, and the boarding up of windows and doors as preventative security measures at the Monticello Square Apartments from LMC Corporation for the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).

Specific Explanation:

The Director of The Housing and Community Development Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $113,325.00 for the purchase of installation of fencing, gate locks, and the boarding up of windows and doors as preventative security measures at the Monticello Square Apartments from LMC Corporation.

The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to LMC Corporation on April 16^th, 2024, for the installation of fencing, gate locks, and the boarding up of windows and doors as preventative security provisions at the Monticello Square Apartments located at 5312 Clarewood Drive after reports that squatters had established residence in the units. These measures are necessary in order to secure the property prior to demolition as part of the DR-17 Hurricane Harvey Program. The quote proposal from LMC Corporation includes provisions for weekly property inspection and subsequent repairs for up to 8 months, funding for which is included in the emergency purchase order. 

This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements, which provides "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents.”

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:

No Fiscal Note is required on grant funds.

$113,325.00

Fed/Local/State Pass - Grant Fund

Fund 5030