S63-C25620E.1 - Spending Authority to Address an Emergency for Water Mitigation at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center for the General Services Department on behalf of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the General Services Department and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve emergency spending authority in an amount not to exceed $188,259.25 to reconstruct the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center and that authorization be given to issue automated (SAP) purchase orders and allow progress payments without further Council action to the general contractor, S&R Operation, Inc. DBA SERVPRO of the Woodlands/Conroe.
On April 20, 2015, at approximately 1:20 p.m., the Metropolitan Multi-service Center experienced a catastrophic water pipe failure that flooded three quarters of the building’s interior. A 6” fire suppression system pipe ruptured under the foundation of the building and began releasing approximately 1,800 gallons of water per minute etching soil away and hydraulically lifting the building’s concrete foundation causing major damage. The requested emergency spending authority will speed up the required construction and professional services to complete the repairs and insure the safety of staff and citizens in and around the facility. The above contractor has been issued one emergency purchase order.
The scope of work requires the construction contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supervision and transportation necessary to mitigate all water located within the Metropolitan Multi-service Center, located at 1475 West Gray. The work includes, but is not limited to water mitigation efforts. Materials and workmanship for this project has a one-year contractor’s warranty upon completion and acceptance of all work.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents" of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division