Best Value Bids received May 22, 2025 for BVB-2025-0005 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Pump Solutions, Inc. in the maximum contract amount of $5,687,377.09 for KSB small submersible pump repair services for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Procurement Officer and the Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three (3) year contract, with two (2) one-year options to Pump Solutions, Inc. in the maximum contract amount of $5,687,377.09 for KSB small submersible pump repair services for HPW.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide the specified equipment, labor, supervision, appurtenances, and resources needed to perform precise repair services for KSB small submersible pumps at various City of Houston facilities. The KSB small submersible pumps range from 3.4 horsepower to 124 horsepower. This contract covers disconnecting, transporting, reconditioning, rewinding, repairing, installing, and testing the pumps.
The Best Value Bid (BVB) was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws, and as a result, best value bids were received from the following two (2) firms:
Company Total Amount
1. Pumps Solutions, Inc. $5,687,377.09 (Best qualified bid)
2. Zone Industries, LLC $49,096,140.96
The evaluation committee consisted of employees from Houston Public Works. The BVB was evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Experience and Expertise
• Past Performance
• Pricing
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The BVB was advertised with a 3% goal for M/WBE participation. Pumps Solutions, Inc. has designated the companies below as its certified M/WBE subcontractors.
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Name
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Type of Work
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Percentage
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Race Horse Express
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Pump Transport
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1.25%
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Vizion Crane
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Crane Services
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.75%
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Hillday Public Relations, DBA Hillday Industries
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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services - Safety
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.25%
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Coastal Machine and Mechanical, LLC
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Machining Services
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.75%
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TOTAL
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3.00%
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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, Pump Solutions, Inc. 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, Pump Solutions, Inc. is a designated HHF company, but it was the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
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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FY26
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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Houston Public Works
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$1,800,000.00
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$3,887,377.09
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$5,687,377.09
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