SUBJECT: Contract Award for FY2025 Ditch Re-establishment Work Order Contract #3.
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Award a Construction Contract to J. Rivas Construction LLC for FY2025 Ditch Re-establishment Work Order Contract #3 with a maximum contract amount not-to-exceed $6,000,000.00 and allocate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Transportation and Drainage Operations Program and is required to provide work authorization on a location-by-location as-needed basis, for the operation and maintenance of stormwater drainage assets.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of the Citywide program that provides maintenance services for open drainage systems. The scope is established by each work authorization. The Contract duration for this project is 730 calendar days.
LOCATION: The projects are located throughout the City of Houston.
PROPOSAL: This project was advertised for competitive sealed proposals on September 20, 2024. Proposals were received on October 10, 2024. The proposals received are as follows:
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Proposer |
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Adjustment Factor |
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| 1. |
J. Rivas Construction, LLC |
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0.497 |
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| 2. |
DL Glover Utilities |
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0.500 |
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| 3. |
Grava, LLC |
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0.615 |
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| 4. |
T Construction LLC |
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0.675 |
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AWARD: A Selection Committee was comprised of members from Houston Public Works, General Services Department, and Houston Airport System. The Selection Committee reviewed the proposals and recommended that this construction contract be awarded to J Rivas Construction, LLC. based on their Qualifications, Project Approach, Total Proposal Price, Financial Capabilities, Experience, Safety, and Hire Houston First Designation with a total proposal bid price of $6,000,000.00 (0.497 Adjustment Factor).
It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to J. Rivas Construction, LLC with a proposal of $6,000,000.00 (0.497 Adjustment Factor).
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is as follows:
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Proposal Amount |
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$6,000,000.00 |
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HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston business and supports job creation. In this case, J. Rivas Construction LLC is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the Contractor provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The contractor has submitted the following proposed program to satisfy the 18.00% MBE goal and 5.00% WBE goal for this project.
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MBE - Name of Firms |
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Work Description |
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Amount |
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% of Contract |
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| 1. |
D. Solis Trucking, Inc. |
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Dump Trucking
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$ 390,000.00 |
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6.50%
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| 2. |
J. Rivas Construction LLC |
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Ditch Re-establishment
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$ 690,000.00 |
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11.50% |
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WBE - Name of Firms |
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Work Description |
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Amount |
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% of Contract |
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| 1. |
J & A Trucking Services LLC |
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Asphalt Paving
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$ 300,000.00 |
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5.00% |
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TOTAL |
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$1,380,000.00 |
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23.00% |
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FISCAL NOTE: Funding for this item is included in the FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Randall V. Macchi, J.D.
Director, Houston Public Works
WBS No. M-43M009-0011-4
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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Current FY25
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Out Year 1
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$500,000.00
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$5,500,000.00
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$6,000,000.00
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