Formal Bids Received for S74-L25657 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Aabbott-Michelli Technologies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $222,561.40 for calibration and repair services of truck platform scales for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Department of Public Works and Engineering and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options, to Aabbott-Michelli Technologies, Inc., on its low bid meeting specifications in an amount not to exceed $222,561.40 for Calibration and Repair of Truck Platform Scales for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Five prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from the Strategic Procurement Division's e-bidding website, and as a result, two bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Amount
1. Aabott-Michelli Technologies, Inc $222,561.40
2. J.P. Bowling Co., LLC dba Nicol Scales & Measurement $303,580.20
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, parts and supervision necessary to provide systematic inspection and reporting of condition status of truck scales and the labor and materials required for quarterly calibration and certification. The scales are used to weigh incoming shipments of chemicals, aggregate, and other bulk materials purchased by the City for water and wastewater treatment, sewer repair, and other truck weight verification needs.
M/WBE Participation:
The invitation to bid was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 11% M/WBE participation level. Aabbott-Michelli Technologies, Inc., has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor:
Name Type of Work Dollar Amount Percentage
Fleetcard Fuel for trucks and test trucks $24,481.75 11%
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 contractor will provide health benefits to covered employees and will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for non-covered employees 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 Aabbott-Michelli Technologies, Inc., is Hire Houston First designated and was awarded the contract based on their designation.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer 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 Amount
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Department of Public Works and Engineering
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$0.00 |
$222,561.40
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$222,561.40
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