P23-WS1227756528 - Approve the purchase of fire hydrants from Ferguson Enterprises LLC through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) in the total amount of $379,676.04 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Operating Officer of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of fire hydrants from Ferguson Enterprises LLC through National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) in the total amount of $379,676.04 for Houston Public Works.
This is for the purchase of twenty-four (24) 6-foot, thirty (30) 5-foot, and eighteen (18) 4-foot Bury Mueller fire hydrants. Fire hydrants serve a crucial purpose in fire safety. The primary purpose of these hydrants is to provide a ready water source for firefighters to use when fighting a fire. In the case of a fire, a firefighter can hook up a hose to the hydrant and gain access to the water supply, which helps extinguish the flames and prevent further damage. These hydrants also serve as a visible marker to indicate the presence of a water supply. These items will be stored at the HPW warehouse and will be installed citywide as needed.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.”
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements because the department is utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement.
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 Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
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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$379,676.04
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$0.00
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$379,676.04
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