Formal Bids received September 5, 2024, for S80–Doc1208114782 – Approve an award to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,446,998.00 for the purchase of a fire rescue truck for Public Safety and Homeland Security of behalf of the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. on its bid meeting specifications in the amount not to exceed $1,446,998.00 for the purchase of one (1) fire rescue truck for the Houston Fire Department. This vehicle will be used by the Technical Rescue Team who specialize in structural collapse, confined space rescue, trench collapse rescue, vehicle extrication and machinery disentanglement, rope rescue and rapid intervention.
This project was advertised in accordance with the State of Texas bid laws. Prior to issuing the solicitation, the Strategic Procurement Division (SPD) canvassed the City's registered vendor database, as well as the market, to identify potential bidders who could possibly provide this type of vehicle. Several prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from the City's Ariba website, and as a result, one (1) responsive bid was received as outlined below.
Company Name Amount
Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists Inc. $1,446,998.00
MWBE Participation:
M/WBE participation zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
Fiscal Note:
No fiscal note is required for grant items.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$1,446,998.00
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$0.00
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$1,446,998.00
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