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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 8/2/2016 District B, District E, District I
Item Creation Date: 5/24/2016
HAS - Contract with Network Cabling Services, Inc.
Agenda Item#: 31.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
ORDINANCE appropriating $1,500,000.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and NETWORK CABLING SERVICES, INC for Communications Cabling Services for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years - $4,590,839.52 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS |
| | | | | | | | Background:
Invitation to Bid for HWC-ITC-2016-016 - Approve an ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 from the HAS Airport Improvement Fund (8011); and award a five-year contract to Network Cabling Services, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $4,590,839.52 for communications cabling services for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $1,500,000.00 from the HAS Airport Improvement Fund (8011); and award a five-year contract to Network Cabling Services Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $4,278,763.32 and contingencies (7% for unforeseen changes within the scope of work) in the amount of $312,076.20 for a total amount not to exceed $4,590,839.52 for communications cabling services for the Houston Airport System.
This bid was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws and six bids were received as outlined below:
Company Total Bid Amount
- Network Cabling Services, Inc. $ 4,278,763.32
- USA Manage Tech, LLC $ 4,441,032.00
- Fisk Electric Company $ 4,566,939.40
- MCA Communications $ 4,744,500.00
- Electra Link, Inc. $ 5,617,290.80
- InfoTech IT Solutions, Inc. $ 6,386,965.00
This contract includes the labor and materials necessary to extend voice, data and video technology services throughout all three airports, including both inside and outside installations. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all required supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance and transportation and expenses necessary to provide professional communications cabling design, installation, and maintenance services for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD).
Contractor’s work shall include scope and installation services that include conduit, ductbank, cable tray and other pathways/conveyance; copper and fiber optic cabling and termination equipment; testing; and extension of third party circuit extensions throughout HAS facilities. All services shall be in accordance with airport technology standards, as well as applicable codes, rules, regulations, laws and practices governing the work.
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's "Pay or Play" ordinance regarding health benefits for employees on City contracts.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award requires compliance to the Hire Houston First ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, Network Cabling Services Inc. was awarded this contract and is designated Hire Houston First, but the designation had no influence on the award.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The following certified firm was submitted to fulfill the 10% goal for this contract. Network Cabling Services, Inc.’s participation plan will be monitored by the Houston Airport System’s Office of Business Opportunity.
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Type of Work
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% of Bid
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Genesis Cabling Solutions
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Cabling, labor coordination, equipment and installation
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15.03%
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Funding for this item is included in the FY17 adopted budget. Therefore, no fiscal note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
Capital Project Information
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See attached Form A
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Estimated Fiscal Operating Impact
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Project
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FY17
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FY18
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FY19
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FY20
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FY21
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FY17-21 Total
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Communications Cabling Infrastructure
WBS # A-000635-0001-7-01-01
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$ 601,128
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$ 609,458
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$ 617,976
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$ 626,686
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$ 635,591
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$ 3,090,840
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ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
DEPARTMENT
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FY17
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Airport System
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$601,128.00
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$2,489,711.52
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$4,590,839.52
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Director's Signature:
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Mario C. Diaz
Houston Airport System
Chief Economic Development Officer's Signature:
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Andy Icken
Office of the Mayor
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| | | | | | | | Amount of Funding:
$1,500,000.00 - HAS Airport Improvement Fund (8011)
$3,090,839.52 - HAS Revenue Fund (8001)
$4,590,839.52 - Total |
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NAME:
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
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PHONE
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Rhonda Arnold
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HAS / Municipal Affairs
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(281) 233-1618
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Fred McDowell
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HAS / Technology
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(281) 233-1870
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Richard Hrachovy
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HAS / Supply Chain Management
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(281) 230-8002
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