SR1669546659 – Approve a purchase in the total amount of $502,149.96 for repairs to a climber screen from E Contractors USA, LLC, through the BuyBoard 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 $502,149.96 for repairs to a climber screen from E Contractors USA, LLC, through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works (HPW).
The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to repair the climber screen at the Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Immediate repairs are necessary because the climber screen is essential for removing large solid particles before they enter subsequent stages of purification. This prevents damage to downstream equipment and ensures the efficiency of the treatment process. The screens are designed to intercept and lift debris such as rags, sticks, leaves, and other large objects out of the wastewater as it flows through the initial treatment phase. Their proper functioning is crucial for environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. Timely repairs will keep the city in compliance with the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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 because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed award 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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$502,149.96
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$0
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$502,149.96
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