S31239.A1 – Amend Council Motion 2022-0497, passed on October 5, 2022, to increase the spending authority to $1,177,214.21 for the purchase of airfield lighting for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System (HAS) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council amend Council Motion No. 2022-0497 to increase the spending authority to $1,177,214.21 for the purchase of airfield lighting awarded to Turtle and Hughes, Inc. for the Houston Airport System.
This award was approved by Council on October 5, 2022 by Motion No. 2022-0497 for a 36-month term, with two one-year options to renew in the amount not to exceed $567,034.00. Expenditures as of August 26, 2025, totaled $551,191.89. All other terms and conditions shall remain as previously approved by City Council.
Spending authority incurred expenditures higher than anticipated due to increased repairs. The additional spending authority will enable HAS to continue to make purchases for the remainder of the current award, which expires October 12, 2027. Having airfield lighting repair materials available through a supply vendor is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of airfield operations and a Part 139 Certificate with the FAA. In addition, the lack of sufficient lighting can result in increased risk of accidents, including but not limited to plane accidents.
The award consists of lamps, regulators, washers, filters, connectors, cables, sign panels, bulbs, and assemblies to be used at George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, and Ellington airports. The supplies are used for maintaining lighting on airport runways and taxiways.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252(a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s residents” is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percentage goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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
Chief Procurement Officer
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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Houston Airport System
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$268,295.28
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$341,884.93
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$610,180.21
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