(WS1221806949) – Approve spending authority in the total amount of $4,318,573.97 for the purchase of Solid Waste Disposal and Equipment Services from BFI Waste Services of Texas DBA Republic Services of Houston through the Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) for the duration of five (5) years for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System (HAS) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in the total amount of $4,318,573.97 for Solid Waste Disposal and Equipment Services from BFI Waste Services of Texas DBA Republic Services of Houston through the Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE). These equipment/ containers would be serviced for the duration of five (5) years.
Contractor will provide non-hazardous solid waste collection services for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, and Ellington Field (EFD). This three-airport system served nearly 54 million and 60 million passengers in 2022 and 2019, respectively. Together, Houston Airports form one of North America's largest public airport systems. Utilizing Republic Services, Inc. (a single source provider of recycling, waste, and environmental solutions) will reduce costs and the need of equipment changes. This will help HAS achieve sustainability. Through the cooperative agreement HAS will receive a minimum of 5% discount from the list price. Attached is a list of locations and needed equipment/containers that would be serviced for the duration of 5 years.
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 spending authority is awarded as a contract-specific, goal-oriented award with an 18.00% MWBE participation level. BFI Waste Services of Texas DBA Republic Services of Houston has designated the below-named company as its certified MWBE subcontractor.
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VENDOR NAME
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TYPE OF WORK
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Percent
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Oil Products Distribution Products, LTD.
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Broker/Dist
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18%
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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 FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Department Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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 Airport System
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$762,101.29
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$3,556,472.68
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$4,318,573.97
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