Formal Bids Received July 17, 2025, for P26-ITB-2025-0049 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to The Pruitt Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,224,001.60 for heavy-duty-front-end repair services for a term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options for the Fleet Management Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department (FMD) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three (3) year contract with two one-year options, to The Pruitt Company, Inc. on its low bid in an amount not to exceed $1,224,001.60 for heavy-duty-front-end repair services for FMD.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Three electronic bids were received as outlined below.
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Company
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Total Amount
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1.
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The Pruitt Company, Inc.
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$1,224,001.60
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2.
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Tiretex and Truck Service, LLC dba Tiretex Heavy Duty Parts and Service
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$1,310,301.60
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3.
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Rush Truck Centers of Texas
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$1,519,233.52
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The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all tools, parts, equipment, supplies, labor, transportation, miscellaneous components, and supervision necessary to perform repairs on the front and rear suspension systems and steering systems of heavy-duty vehicles for FMD.
MWBE Subcontracting:
The bid was issued with a 2% MWBE participation goal. The Pruitt Company, Inc. submitted a Pre-Award Good Faith Effort to the Office of Business Opportunity, which was approved at 0%. Therefore, The Pruitt Company, Inc. will not be required to meet the 2% MWBE participation goal.
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, The Pruitt Company, Inc. does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
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, The Pruitt Company, Inc. has elected to pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund and provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
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 Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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Fleet Management
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$219,462.45
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$1,004,539.15
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$1,224,001.60
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