Subject: S40-S25439 - Formal Bid Received for Ferrara Truck Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve an award to Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. on its sole bid in an amount not to exceed $944,890.00 for Ferrara truck replacement parts and repair services for the Fleet Management Department. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month period with two one-year options. This award consists of a price list for Ferrara truck replacement parts; which includes; but is not limited to, cab tilt motors, gauge drivers, and hose reel gear, to be used by the Department to repair and maintain Ferrara brand fire trucks. This award also includes a $94,489.00 labor component for repair services that cannot be performed by City fleet personnel.
This project was advertised in accordance with the State of Texas Bid laws and one bid was received. Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. is the sole authorized distributor for Ferrara truck replacement parts in the greater Houston area and the surrounding counties.
Hire Houston First
This procurement requires compliance with the City's Hire Houston First ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, the proposed contractor does not meet the requirements of Hire Houston First: no Hire Houston First firms were within three percent.
Attachment: M/WBE zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
DEPARTMENT FY 2016 OUT YEARS TOTAL
Fleet Management $188,978.00 $755,912.00 $944,890.00
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division