HAHN EQUIPMENT CO., INC - $10,935,004.00, JDC FLUID EQUIPMENT, LLC - $6,542,331.00, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS INC - $579,086.20, NEWMAN REGENCY GROUP LLC - $231,875.00 and PUMPS OF HOUSTON, INC - $379,956.00 for Various Types of Pumps for Houston Public Works - Enterprise Fund

Health and Safety (SR1675219820) – Approve a purchase in the total amount of $18,668,252.20 for various types of pumps (package 1) from HAHN Equipment, Co., Inc., JDC Fluid Equipment, LLC, Environmental Improvements Inc., Newman Regency Group, LLC, and Pumps of Houston, Inc., 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 $18,668,252.20 for pumps from HAHN Equipment, Co., Inc., JDC Fluid Equipment, LLC, Environmental Improvements Inc., Newman Regency Group, LLC, and Pumps of Houston, Inc., for Houston Public Works (HPW).

This purchase consists of two hundred and four (204) pumps for Houston Water’s Wastewater Operations (WWO) and Drinking Water Operations (DWO) service lines. These pumps will be used at wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, helping to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The pumps for drinking water will be used at the water purification plants to move water efficiently and effectively and help maintain the stable operation of the purification system by adjusting water flow and pressure in real-time according to system needs. Maintaining facilities and plants is a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirement. These systems are important for economic, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

HPW is seeking approval to realign the department’s pump procurement with our operational needs. Going forward, HPW and the Strategic Procurement Division will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a multi-year pump contract, which will cover standardized models with local distributors. These distributors are fully versed in HPW’s performance and maintenance requirements.

This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements, "which provides a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents.”

M/WBE Participation:

M/WBE 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. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a Health and Safety purchase justification for this purchase order.

Pay or Play Program:

This procurement is exempt from the City's 'Pay or Play' Program because the department is utilizing a Health and Safety purchase justification for this purchase orders.

 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

$18,668,252.20
Combined Utility System General Purpose Fund
Fund: 8305

Erika Lawton, Division Manager                                 Finance/SPD  (832) 395-2833

Brian Blum, Assistant Director                                   HPW/PFW      (832) 395-2717

Candice Gambrell, Assistant Director                       Finance/SPD (832) 393-9129

Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer      Finance/SPD (832) 393-9126