Formal Bids received September 26, 2024, for S80–Doc1218413662 – Approve an award to Heath Consultants, Incorporated in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the purchase of remote methane leak detectors for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Heath Consultants, Incorporated on its low bid meeting specifications in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the purchase of five (5) remote methane leak detectors for the Houston Fire Department and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order. These devices will be used to locate and quantify methane gas emissions, which can help prevent fires and other catastrophic events.
This Invitation to Bid (ITB) 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 the type of services needed. Several prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and as a result, three (3) responsive bids were received as outlined below.
Company Name
Heath Consultants Inc. $75,000.00
Ecotec Solutions Inc. $76,000.00 Higher Unit Price
US Products Distributors Inc. $89,872.20 Higher Unit Price/Did not Meet Specifications
Hadron Engineering Services, LLC $99,900.00 Higher Unit Price
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the M/WBE, subcontracting goal participation as the total project expenditures does not exceeds the City's $100,000.00 threshold.
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 Authority
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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Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$75,000.00
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$0.00
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$75,000.00
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