SR1669519789 – Approve a purchase in the total amount of $689,117.53 for valves from Vector Controls, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve a purchase in the total amount of $689,117.53 for valves from Vector Controls, LLC, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works (HPW).
Vector Controls, LLC will furnish and install one (1) 48-inch butterfly valve at the Katy-Addicks Re-Pump, two (2) 36-inch butterfly valves, and one (1) 30-inch plunger valve at Belaire Braes for Drinking Water Operations. These valves are critical components used to control the flow of incoming treated surface water before it is retreated, repressurized, and pumped back into the distribution system.
The valves control and regulate the flow of liquids, gases, and slurries through pipelines. They are particularly useful in repump plants due to their ability to isolate and control the flow of liquids, which is essential for the efficient operation of the plants. Replacement of these valves is essential to the production of approximately 30 million gallons of water per day. They are important for economic, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services”.
M/WBE Participation:
Zero percentage goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
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. This procurement is exempt from the City's 'Pay or Play' Program because the department is utilizing an interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
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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$689,117.53
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$0
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$689,117.53
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