P40-WS1312754508 - Approve the purchase of a Rescue Boat from Boat Right Marine, Inc. through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with BuyBoard in the total amount of $88,850.00 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $88,850.00 for the purchase of a Rescue Boat through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program to the BuyBoard vendor Boat Right Marine, Inc. for the Houston Fire Department (HFD).
This specialized vessel is engineered for emergency evacuations and rescue operations in challenging or hazardous environments, with the capability to safely transport multiple individuals. The HFD will deploy it in situations such as floods, natural disasters, and offshore incidents, where it will play a crucial role in search and rescue efforts. Equipped with the Coast Guard Package, this vessel ensures swift and secure transport for both rescuers and those in need, specifically addressing areas where there is currently no dedicated evacuation/rescue boat available.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services”.
MWBE Subcontracting:
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:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jedediah Greenfield Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
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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Houston Fire Department
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$88,850.00
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$0
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$88,850.00
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