DA-2025-0005 – Approve a purchase in the total amount of $97,912.44 for rotary actuators from Harold Beck and Sons, Inc., 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 $97,912.44 for rotary actuators from Harold Beck and Sons, Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works (HPW).
Rotary actuators are used in the water and wastewater industry to separate feed lines, tanks, and filters. These field-mounted actuators are designed to control large valves. They have an output device that delivers oscillating motion through fluid pressure against internal components. The actuators are required on an as-needed basis at the Southeast Water Purification Plant.
This equipment is essential because it plays a crucial role in controlling fluid flow and improving water treatment system efficiency. It is important for economic, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
Harold Beck and Sons, Inc., has already received $57,016.96 for other purchases in the current fiscal year. The issuance of this purchase order to this vendor will exceed the aggregate $100,000.00 spending threshold for this fiscal year. Therefore, this procurement requires Council action.
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:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements, as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance 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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$97,912.44
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$0
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$97,912.44
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