Emergency Purchase Order – (P23-WS1269519173) Approve final payment to Worldwide Power Products, LLC in the total amount of $407,000.00 for trailer-mounted generators 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 final payment in the total amount of $407,000.00 to Worldwide Power Products, LLC for generators for Houston Public Works.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Worldwide Power Products, LLC, on July 11, 2024, for three (3) trailer-mounted generators. These generators were requested to assist with alternate power due to power outages across the city caused by Hurricane Beryl. These units were able to assist with electrical needs for critical wastewater facilities, including restoring equipment to full functionality.
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.”
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Secretary of State Filing Date:
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City Registration Date:
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March 17, 2008
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February 01, 2012
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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.
Disaster Recovery Note:
This item is related to the impact of the July 2024 Beryl storm DR-4798 and it is the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
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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$407,000.00
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$0.00
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$407,000.00
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