Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to John Bean Technologies Corporation in the amount of $12,914,619.68 for Subway train system operations and maintenance 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 awarding a five-year contract to John Bean Technologies Corporation on its low bid in the amount $12,914,619.68 for the operations and maintenance services of the Subway train system in the terminal complex tunnel. The Subway provides train service connection between terminals for the traveling public before passengers pass through security (the Subway train system).
This bid was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws and two bids were received as outlined below:
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Company |
Total Bid Amount |
| 1. |
John Bean Technologies Corporation |
$12,914,619.68 |
| 2. |
Schwager Davis, Inc. |
$13,272,159.10 |
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, instruments, tools, supplies, parts, expendable items, incidentals, transportation, supervision and other services necessary to maintain and keep the Subway train system, located at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, in first class condition and operating at optimum level at all times. The services consist of, but are not limited to, operations and maintenance capabilities in all aspects of automation, equipment and automated control systems for the Subway train system.
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. In this case, the contractor will provide health benefits to some employees and will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for others, in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed award requires compliance with the ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, John Bean Technologies Corporation does not meet the requirement for HHF designation nor does the second low bidder, Schwager Davis, Inc.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The following certified firm was submitted to fulfill the 15% M/WBE goal for this contract. John Bean Technologies Corporation’s participation plan will be monitored by the Houston Airport System’s Office of Business Opportunity.
Company Type of Work Amount Percentage
Abilities Unlimited, Inc. Provide Maintenance $1,939,775.88 15.02%
Repair Technicians
Estimated Spending Authority:
DEPARTMENT FY17 OUT YEARS TOTAL
Houston Airport System $2,467,206.30 $10,447,413.38 $12,914,619.68
Funding for this item is included in the FY2017 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
| Director's Signature: |
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| Mario C. Diaz |
| Houston Airport System |
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| Chief Development Officer's Signature: |
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| _______________________ |
| Andy Icken |
| Office of the Mayor |