L29057.A1 – Approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2020-0455 (passed on May 27, 2020) to increase the Maximum Contract Amount to $1,266,822.26; approving and authorizing a first amendment to extend the contract term from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026 for Contract 4600015848 between the City of Houston and Niverco Biomedical Services, LLC for Electrical Safety Inspections, Repairs and Preventive Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment 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 amending Ordinance No. 2020-0455 (passed on May 27, 2020) to increase the Maximum Contract Amount to $1,266,822.26; approving and authorizing a first amendment to extend the contract term from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026 for Contract 4600015848 between the City of Houston and Niverco Biomedical Services, LLC for Electrical Safety Inspections, Repairs and Preventive Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment for Houston Public Works.
This contract was awarded on May 27, 2020, by Ordinance No. 2020-0455 for a three-year term with two one-year options in the amount not to exceed $902,015.90. Expenditures as of July 23, 2025, totaled $851,853.21. The City relies on this service for electrical safety inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment throughout all facilities.
M/WBE Participations:
This contract was issued with a 7% goal participation level, and Niverco Biomedical Services, LLC is currently achieving a 20.73% participation level. The Office of Business Opportunity will continue to monitor this contract.
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
|
Department
|
FY26
|
Out-Years
|
Total Amount
|
|
Houston Public Works
|
$229,806.36
|
$ 0
|
$229,806.36
|
| Houston Health Department |
$135,000.00 |
$0 |
$135,000.00 |
| TOTAL |
$364,806.36 |
$0 |
$364,806.36 |