Formal Bids Received for S97-N25875 – Approve various awards, as shown below, in the total amount of $669,059.25 for truck bodies and equipment options for various departments.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve various awards, as shown below, in the total amount of $669,059.25 for truck bodies and equipment options for various departments. This equipment will be used citywide by department personnel to conduct City business. The funding for these bodies is included in the adopted FY17 Equipment Acquisition Plan.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws. Twelve prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and two bids were received as detailed below.
Batterson Truck Equipment LLC: Award on its low bid for Group 4, Item Nos. 1-4 (Series 875CLEV60CA 21001 Stationary Platform/Stake Body); Group 5, Item Nos. 1-7 (Series 875 DLEV84CA 21004 Stationary Platform/Stake Body 144 inch length, 84 inch CA, 96 inch overall); Group 10, Item Nos. 1-6 (Series 930 DLEV84CA 21004 Stationary Platform/Stake Body 144 inch length, 84 inch CA, 96 inch overall); Group 12, Item Nos. 1-2 (Series 2004 Service Body 96 inch long); Group 14, Item Nos. 1-5 (Series 930 GLEVCC60CA 21001 Stationary Platform/Stake Body 112 inch length, 60 inch CA, 96 inch overall); Group 17, Item Nos. 1-4 (Body Dump Truck 2/3 CU.YD. SN4000 8 feet bed 60 inch CA); and Group 18, Item No.1 (Hydraulic Lift Gate Tommy Gate Railgate model RF8920AB) in the amount of $125,027.25
Company Amount
1. Batterson Truck Equipment LLC $125,027.25
2. General Truck Body Mfg Co. $137,640.00
General Truck Body Mfg Co: Award on its low bid for Group 1, Item Nos. 1-5 (Series 2003 Service Body 96 inch to fit a 56 or 57 inch Cab); Group 15, Item Nos. 1 – 7 (Series 930 GLEV84CA 21004 Stationary Platform/Stake Body); and Group 16, Item Nos. 1-6 (Series 875 CLEV84CA 21004 Stationary Platform/Stake Body) and on its Hire Houston First bid for Group 2, Item Nos. 1-9 (Series 875 CLEV60CA 2005 Service Body 108 inch to fit a 60 inch cab); Group 3, Item Nos. 1-15 (Series 930GLEVCC60CA 2005 Service Body 108 inch long to fit a 60 inch cab); and in the amount of $544,032.00
Company Amount
1. General Truck Body Mfg Co. $544,032.00
2. Batterson Truck Equipment LLC $553,459.75
Group No. 6, Item Nos. 1-2; Group 7, Item No. 1; Group 8, Item Nos. 1-2; Group 9, Item Nos. 1-7; Group 11, Item No. 1; and Group 13, Item Nos. 1-2 are not being awarded. The items are either no longer needed or are included as standards to the bodies.
Hire Houston first:
The proposed award requires compliance with the City’s “Hire Houston First” (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, General Truck Body Mfg Co. is HHF designated and was awarded Group No. 2, Item Nos. 1-2 and Group No. 3, Item Nos. 1-15 based on their designation.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The bid was issued with an 11% goal for MWBE participation.
Batterson Truck Equipment has designated below named companies as its certified M/WBE subcontractors.
Name Description of Service Percentage Dollar Amt
GEC Enterprise Trucking and Hauling 7.00% $8,751.90
24/6 Logistic, LLC Trucking and Transportation 2.00% $2,500.55
Gulf Logistics & Projects Co., Inc. Arrangement of Freight Transportation 2.00% $2,500.55
Total 11.00% $13,753.00
General Truck Body Mfg Co. has designated the below named companies as the certified M/WBE subcontractors.
Name Description of Service Percentage Dollar Amt
Custom Precision Sheet Metal, Inc. Steel Components 8.32% $45,263.46
Frazer, Ltd Automotive Commercial Paint 3.00% $16,320.96
Peter Batarse Enterprise, DBA Parts 2.84% $15,450.51
Wayside Auto & Truck Parts ________ _________
Total 14.16% $77,034.93
This award will be monitored by the Office of Business Opportunity
Fiscal Note:
Funding of this item is included in the FY17 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division