APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $8,936,200.00 for Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services through the Cooperative Purchasing with Harris County Department of Education for Various Departments, from THE BRANDT COMPANIES, LLC - Through September 20, 2026 - General and Other Funds

S19-WS1469348499 – Approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $8,936,200.00 for plumbing maintenance and repair services through the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for Various Departments.

Specific Explanation:

The Chief Procurement Officer recommends that City Council approve spending authority in the amount not to exceed $8,936,200.00 for the purchase of plumbing maintenance and repair services through the Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) vendor The Brandt Companies, LLC through the remainder of the HCDE contract term September 20, 2026 for various departments.

The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, management, personnel, equipment, parts, materials, supplies, rental of equipment, incidentals, vehicles, licenses, permits, insurance, transportation, and safety measures to perform plumbing repairs, minor construction and new installations at various City facilities for Houston Public Works, Houston Airport System, Houston Parks and Recreation, and General Services departments.  GSD is responsible for managing over 300 facilities citywide that require plumbing services.  This agreement will allow GSD facilities to remain operational and maintain a healthy and safe environment for employees and citizens visiting city facilities.

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 Subcontracting:

The interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education does not have a M/WBE subcontracting component; however, The Brandt Companies, LLC has agreed to subcontract 11% of the work to certified City of Houston M/WBE firms and has designated the following companies as its certified M/WBE contractors.

Pay or Play Program:

This procurement is exempt from the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ Program because the department is utilizing a purchasing cooperative for this purchase.

Hire Houston First:

This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance.  Bids/proposals were not solicited because the City is utilizing a purchasing cooperative 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,                                                              Department Approval Authority Signature

Chief Procurement Officer

Finance/Strategic Procurement Division

                                                 ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY

$6,000,000.00 – M.R.R. (Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement Fund) (2105)

$1,250,000.00 – HAS Revenue Fund (8001)

$   825,000.00 – General Fund (1000)

$   861,200.00 – Water and Sewer System Operating Fund (8300)

$8,936,200.00 - TOTAL