SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council appropriate $100,000.00 to the existing contract with American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC to furnish and replace the main storm pumps at the Houston Police Department Administration Building.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The existing pumps are at least 50 years old and have exceeded their useful life. This project will replace two 6” main storm pumps; furnish and install new discharge lines and connect to existing pipes; and replace hangers. This replacement will provide more efficient storm water drainage and mitigate flooding in the event of a storm occurrence.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1200 Travis St, Houston, Texas 77002 (493L)
PREVIOUS HISTORY AND PROJECT SCOPE: On May 28, 2014, Ordinance No. 2014-490, City Council awarded a one-year contract with four one-year renewal options to American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $4,227,000.00 for plumbing repairs, minor construction and new installations at approximately 311 City of Houston facilities, managed by the General Services Department. To date, $2,195,446.64 has been expended on the contract.
M/WBE INFORMATION: A 15% M/WBE goal has been established for this contract. Currently, American Mechanical Services of Houston, LLC has achieved 14.39% M/WBE participation.
CIP FISCAL NOTE: There are no additional operating and maintenance costs related to this expenditure because the project is replacing existing equipment.
Capital Project Information
See attached Form A for a breakdown of capital costs.