P23-S31219.A2 – Amend Council Motion 2022-0267, passed on May 25, 2022, to increase the spending authority to $1,004,812.50 for the purchase of level measurement devices awarded to VEGA Americas, Inc., for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council amend Council Motion 2022-0267, passed on May 25, 2022, to increase the spending authority to $1,004,812.50 for the purchase of level measurement devices awarded to VEGA Americas, Inc., for Houston Public Works (HPW).
This award began May 25, 2022, for a 36-month term with two (2) one-year options to renew, in the amount not to exceed $323,850.00. An amending motion was approved by Council Motion No. 2024-0396 on May 22, 2024, to increase spending authority to $404,812.50. Expenditures to date total $392,366.54.
This award is for the purchase of radar sensor level measurement devices for use at various wastewater treatment plants and lift stations. Measuring devices are crucial in preventing waste material spills and providing overfill protection by measuring the liquid levels in various storage containers and tanks.
The original award amount was $323,850.00 and allowed HPW to install 220 level measurement devices at various lift and pump stations with a liquid detection measurement range of up to 49 feet in depth. With the first amending motion, HPW was able to install devices exceeding 70 feet in depth at 26 lift stations. The additional spending authority will allow HPW to expand the monitoring program to 34 additional lift stations and install devices at the East Water Purification Plant to improve overflow monitoring capabilities.
MWBE Participation:
This project was awarded with a 0% M/WBE participation goal.
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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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$150,000.00
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$450,000.00
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$600,000.00
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