SUBJECT: Contract Award for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs Package IV.
RECOMMENDATION: Award a Construction Contract to Texkota Enterprises, LLC for Miscellaneous Small Diameter Waterline, Fire Hydrant, Valve Rehab & Repairs Package IV and allocate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is required to provide for the removal, disposal and installation of new diameter waterline valves, fire hydrants and related work.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of replacement of small diameter waterline and valves that are deteriorated beyond repair. This project includes the replacement of fire hydrants, installation of new valves and the replacement of some small diameter waterlines that are associated with the valves. The contract duration for this project is 730 calendar days.
LOCATION: The projects are located throughout the City of Houston.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on April 18, 2025. Bids were received on May 8, 2025. The two (2) bids are as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1.
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Texkota Enterprises, LLC
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$4,445,470.65
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2.
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Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
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$4,465,348.48
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to Texkota Enterprises, LLC with a low bid of $4,445,470.65.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $4,817,744.00 to be allocated as follows:
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$4,445,470.65 |
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$ 222,273.35 |
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$ 150,000.00 |
Testing Services will be provided by Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Texkota Enterprises, LLC is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without the 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 15.00% MBE goal and 8.00% WBE goal for this project.
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MBE – Name of Firm
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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Reyes Pineda Construction, Inc. dba RP Construction |
Replacement of Waterlines |
$577,911.18
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13.00%
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TOTAL
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$577,911.18
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13.00%
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WBE – Name of Firm
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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| 1. |
Barron Contractors, Inc.
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Underground Utilities Services
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$355,637.65
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8.00%
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TOTAL
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$355,637.65
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8.00%
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SBE – Name of Firm |
Work Description |
Amount |
% of Contract |
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Mickie Service Company, Inc. |
Tapping Sleeve & Valve |
$ 88,909.41 |
2.00% |
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TOTAL |
$ 88,909.41 |
2.00% |
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FISCAL NOTE: Funding for this item is included in the FY26 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Randall V. Macchi, JD
Director, Houston Public Works
WBS No. S-000700-0093-4
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2026
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Public Works
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$2,700,000.00
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$2,117,744.00
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$4,817,744.00
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