SR1641345018 – Approve a purchase in the total amount of $250,000.00 for a Water Conservation Incentive Program from Save Water Co. 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 $250,000.00 for a water conservation program incentive from Save Water Co. for Houston Public Works (HPW).
Save Water Co. will implement a toilet and showerhead replacement program for multi-family residential water customers. Usage by multi-family residential accounts represents approximately 25% of the city’s retail water consumption. Ensuring water use efficiency in this area is critical to meeting the City’s water conservation goals, as submitted to the Texas Water Development Board, and to managing overall water system demand.
Implementing an effective water efficiency program requires specialized knowledge to screen eligible participants and to maximize, verify, and quantify water savings accurately.
The vendor will oversee marketing, program administration, inspections, and the provision of labor and materials to replace inefficient water fixtures (1,250 toilets and 1,250 showerheads) with rebated, high-efficiency, water-saving fixtures. They will also conduct detailed water efficiency analyses and provide post-implementation reporting.
Save Water Co. is a highly certified local vendor that brings proven expertise in Houston’s water infrastructure and building challenges. With a strong track record of successfully completing large-scale projects in the area, they offer a comprehensive range of specialized services. Unlike most vendors, they deliver end-to-end solutions, streamlining execution and significantly reducing overall project time and cost.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services" is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
M/WBE Participation:
MWBE 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 professional services procurement justification 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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$250,000.00
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$0
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$250,000.00
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