Emergency Purchase Order (P23-WS1269448763) - Approve final payment to Texas Traffic, LLC in the total amount of $299,815.00 for traffic signal equipment 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 $299,815.00 to Texas Traffic, LLC for traffic signal equipment for Houston Public Works.
The Chief Procurement Officer issued an emergency purchase order to Texas Traffic, LLC, on July 11, 2024, to purchase traffic signal equipment to replace equipment damaged during the recent storm event, Hurricane Beryl. Restoring equipment to full functionality to meet regulatory requirements which will allow HPW to have repairs/replacements completed quickly.
Traffic and pedestrian signals and associated parts are required to maintain Houston’s signalized intersections. These intersections ensure an orderly flow of traffic for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians by displaying colored lights in a sequence of phase. The traffic signals increase the overall safety for all roadway users by reducing traffic collisions and provide efficient intersection operations.
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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January 10, 2023
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September 14,2023
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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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$299,815.00
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$0.00
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$299,815.00
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