Informal bids received on September 16th, 2024 for WS1315694863 - Approve an award to North American Rescue, LLC in the amount not to exceed $11,623.05 for the purchase of rescue equipment for the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security on behalf of Houston Police Department
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of one-hundred forty-five (145) REEL Rapid Expeditionary Evacuation Litters (R.E.E.L) in the total amount of $11,623.05, and that a purchase order be issued to North American Rescue, LLC for the Houston Police Department.
The Rapid Expeditionary Evacuation Litter (R.E.E.L Non-Rigid Litter) is a compact cost-effective casualty evacuation platform that features a full-size, durable, lightweight nylon construction with a load carriage capacity of 700lb. First responders will utilize the R.E.E.L. Non-Rigid Litters in emergencies to transport individuals to a safe location and/or in need of evacuation required due to any Active Shooter, Mass Casualty and/or Disaster type incident.
Bids were solicited in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws; as a result, three (3) bids were received as outlined below:
Vendor Amount
North American Rescue, LLC. $11,623.05 – Meets scope of work requirements.
Safeware, Inc. . $14,046.15
GT Distributors, Inc. $14,353.55
North American Rescue, LLC. has already received $45,420.50 for other goods and/or services in the current fiscal year. The issuance of this purchase order to this vendor will exceed the aggregate $50,000 spending threshold for this fiscal year, therefore this procurement requires Council action.
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 City’s threshold.
Hire Houston First:
Hire Houston First does not apply to this procurement 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 on grant items.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
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Department Approval Authority
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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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Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
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$11,623.05
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$0.00
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$11,623.05
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