Subject: S21-S25403 Formal Bids Received for Rolls-Royce Turbine Engine Replacement Parts, Overhaul or Exchange and Repair Services for the Police Department
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Police Department and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve an award to Keystone Turbine Services, LLC on its low overall bid meeting specifications in an amount not to exceed $1,973,914.50 for Rolls-Royce turbine engine replacement parts, overhaul or exchange and repair services for the Houston Police 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 is for turbine engines, compressors, gearboxes and pumps requiring overhaul or exchange and repair services that will enable HPD to replace faulty parts in order to maintain the helicopters stationed at William P. Hobby Airport. It also consists of three price lists which includes but not limited to, gaskets, o-rings, bolts and igniters needed to support the helicopters’ engines, and other major components. This award includes an $118,312.50 labor component for those repairs that cannot be performed by City personnel.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Six prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and four bids were received as detailed below:
Keystone Turbine Services, LLC: Award on its low overall bid meeting specifications for Groups I - III and V, (Aviall 2015 Model 250 Price Catalog); which consists of Rolls Royce turbine engine replacement parts and (labor repair services); and on its low bid for Group IV, Line Item Nos. 1 - 11 (Model 250 overhaul or exchange turbines, gearboxes and compressors) in an amount not to exceed $1,973,914.50.
Company Total Amount
1. Keystone Turbine Services, LLC $ 1,973,914.50
2. Vector Aerospace Helicopter $2,422,990.00
Services
3. Standard Aero Alliance, Inc. $2,485,934.00
4. Aeromaritime America, Inc. $2,492,000.50
Bids were received from Dallas Airmotive, Inc. and McTurbine, Inc. but were not considered due to a material defect as previously opined by the Legal Department. Specifically, Dallas Airmotive, Inc. and McTurbine, Inc. were unable to adhere to the indemnification procedures within the City's terms and conditions.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed awards require compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, the proposed suppliers do not meet the requirements of Hire Houston First; no Hire Houston First firms were within three percent.
Attachment: M/WBE zero-percent goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY16
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Out Years
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Total
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Police
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$ 400,000.00
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$1,573,914.50
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$1,973,914.50
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division