Formal Bids Received for S23-L25469 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Yes America Now, Inc. dba Yes America Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $4,535,907.10 for street sweeping services for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Department of Public Works and Engineering and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options, to Yes America Now, Inc. dba Yes America Enterprises, Inc. on its low bid meeting specifications in an amount not to exceed $4,535,907.00 for street sweeping services for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Six prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from the Strategic Procurement Division’s e-bidding website and two bids were received as outlined below.
Company Total Amount
- Yes America Now, Inc. dba Yes America Enterprises $4,535,907.10
- Brooklyn Sweeps $5,879,787.40
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, tools, equipment and transportation necessary to provide street sweeping services as required and directed by the Department of Public Works’ Street and Drainage Division personnel in accordance with contract specifications. The contractor shall also be required to maintain a log which indicates dates, times, route, streets, miles swept, and miles not swept.
M/WDBE PARTICIPATION:
The invitation to bid was advertised as a goal-oriented contract with an 11% MWBE participation level. Because of a lack of subcontracting opportunities the Office of Business Opportunity approved a good faith effort request by Yes America Now, Inc. dba Yes America Enterprises to change the participation level from 11% to 5%. Yes America Now, Inc. dba Yes America Enterprises has designated the below named companies as its certified MWBE subcontractor(s)
Name Type of Work Dollar Amount Percentage
1. Atlantic Petroleum Minerals Petroleum Services $ 90,718.14 2%
2. D.H Tire, Inc. Tires & other goods $136,077.21 3%
This contract will be monitored by the Office of Business of Opportunity.
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the proposed contractor has elected to pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund in compliance with City Policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and support job creation. In this case the proposed contractor Yes America Now, Inc. dba Yes America Enterprises is a designated HHF company.
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2016
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Public Works & Engineering
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$907,181.40
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$3,628,725.70
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$4,535,907.10
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