Sole Bid Received for S40-S25529 - Approve an award to Waterblasting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $345,096.92 for Stripe Hog replacement parts and repair services for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve an award to Waterblasting, LLC on its sole bid in an amount not to exceed $345,096.92 for Stripe Hog replacement parts and repair services for the Houston Airport System. 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 line items for Stripe Hog replacement parts; which includes but are not limited to, thrushaft assemblies, spray bars, roots blowers, plungers, valves, brushes, switches, hose, filters, nozzles, sleeves, bearing kits, seals, strobe lights, bearings, clamps, spacers, and o-rings to be used by the Department to repair and maintain its two Stripe Hog service units. This award also includes a $15,750.00 labor component for repair services that cannot be performed by City airport maintenance personnel.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Two prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and one bid was received. Waterblasting, LLC is the sole distributor and service provider for Stripe Hog replacement parts in the greater Houston area and the surrounding counties.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award requires compliance with the City's Hire Houston First' (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Waterblasting, LLC does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Attachment: M/WBE zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
DEPARTMENT FY 2016 OUT YEARS TOTAL
Houston Airport System $66,967.39 $279,129.53 $345,096.92
Amount of Funding:
$345,096.92 - HAS Revenue Fund (8001)
Contact Information:
Justina Mann HAS (281) 230-8008
Desiree Heath SPD (832) 393-8742
Jeff Meekins SPD (832) 393-8743