Formal Bids were received on December 19, 2024, for P39 – DOC1160696574 (1 of 2)- Approve an ordinance to award a contract to Alfa Laval, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,938,062.82, for belt filter press, repair, and maintenance services for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Alfa Laval, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,938,062.82 for belt filter press parts, repair, and maintenance services for HPW. This contract will be for a thirty-six (36) month period, with two (2) one (1) year options to extend. An additional award will be requested at a later date for the 2nd awarded vendor.
The scope of work details the general requirements, standards, codes, and guidelines for the repair and replacement of parts, as well as the maintenance services for belt filter presses and centrifuges. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supervision, labor, parts, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, and facilities to effectively complete maintenance services on approximately twenty-one (21) belt filter press assemblies located at various wastewater facilities throughout the City of Houston.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws.
Two (2) bids were received.
The following bidders and their respective total maximum contract values are as follows:
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Company Name:
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Total Maximum Contract Value:
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Services:
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Alfa Laval, Inc.
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$ 6,938,062.82
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Belt Filter Press Parts, Repairs, and Maintenance Services
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Andritz Separation, Inc.
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$ 350,274.85
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Centrifuges Parts, Repairs, and Maintenance Services
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Alfa Laval, Inc.: Award based on their bid meeting the scope of work and technical specifications for the provision of Belt Filter Press Parts, Repairs, and Maintenance Services, for the bid line Items: 1, 3 through 8, and parts bid line items: 1 through 331. Alfa Laval, Inc. submitted the most responsive bid for these items in an amount not to exceed $6,938,062.82.
M/WBE Participation:
MWBE Zero Percentage Goal Documents approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's 'Hire Houston First' (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, the selected contractor does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2026 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, Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY2026
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Out-Years
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Amount
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HPW
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$150,000.00
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$6,788,062.82
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$6,938,062.82
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