S51-S25062 - Approve various awards, as shown below, in an amount not to exceed $507,213.06 for hoses and fittings for various departments.
Specific Explanation:
The City Purchasing Agent recommends that City Council approve various awards, as shown below, in an amount not to exceed $507,213.06 for hoses and fittings for various departments. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month period, with two 1-year options. This awards consists of various commercial hoses and fittings to be used for pumping or discharging of water, air, or hydraulic fluid. The Fire Department will use the commercial garden hoses to wash vehicles and the Department of Public Works & Engineering will use air and compressor hoses for various needs, and high pressure hoses for sewer bypass pumping.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Eighteen prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and three bids were received as detailed below.
DXP Enterprise, Inc. dba Jerzy Supply a DXP Company: Award on its low bid for Line Item Nos. 11, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21,26, 27, 30, 32 thru 36, 38, 39, 40, and 41 (suction, discharge, fitting, and air compressor hoses; adapters, and gaskets) in an amount not to exceed $266,140.30.
Company Total Amount
1. Kinloch Equipment & Supply $253,677.65 Partial Bid/Higher Unit Price
2. DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Jerzy Supply
a DXP Company $266,140.30
3. D.W. Industries, Inc. $356,331.84
D.W. Industries, Inc.: Award on its low bid for Line Item Nos. 1 thru 5, 7 thru 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, and 37 (suction, air, garden, discharge hoses; hydraulic fitting, and sewer high pressure, and adapters) in an amount not to exceed $241,072.76.
Company Total Amount
1. Kinloch Equipment & Supply $117,854.00 Partial Bid/Higher Unit Price
2. D.W. Industries, Inc. $241,072.76
3. DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Jerzy Supply
a DXP Company $352,911.50
Line Item No. 6 is not being awarded. This item will be purchased on an as needed basis.
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.
M/WBE Subcontracting: This bid was issued with an 11% goal for M/WBE participation.
D.W. Industries, Inc. has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
Company Type of Work Dollar Amount
Huckster Packaging & Supply, Inc. Product Packaging Supplies $26,518.00
DXP Enterprises, Inc. dba Jerzy Supply a DXP Company has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
Company Type of Work Dollar Amount
Huckster Packaging & Supply, Inc. Product Packaging Supplies $29,275.43
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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Public Works & Engineering
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$116,832.19
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$370,380.87
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$487,213.06
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Fire
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$ 2,500.00
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$ 17,500.00
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$ 20,000.00
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Total Amount
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$119,332.19
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$387,880.87
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$507,213.06
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