S78-N26056.1 – Approved the purchase two modular 0ffice buildings through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) 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 the purchase of two modular office buildings through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in an amount of $417,024.00 and contingencies (5% for unforeseen changes within the scope of work) in the amount of $20,851.20 for a total amount not to exceed $437,875.20 for the Department of Public Works and Engineering and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to the H-GAC contractor, RamTech Building Systems, Inc.
This purchase consists of two (2) 48’ x 60’ modular office buildings and associated equipment for the Department of Public Works and Engineering, Public Utilities Division located at 100 Japhet St, Houston, TX 77020. The two (2) modular office buildings will replace the existing modular buildings which are over 20 years old, inoperable, beyond economic repair and have exceeded their life expectancy. The new modular office buildings will be utilized by approximately 100 Public Works and Engineering employees and would allow them to continue any administrative functions associated with their daily activities.
The two (2) modular office buildings shall be delivered to the Public Utilities Division of the Department of Public Works and Engineering and installed by RamTech Building Systems, Inc. personnel. The modular office buildings will come with a one year manufacturer’s warranty on materials and workmanship. The life expectancy of these modular office buildings is about 20-30 years.
MWBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero-Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY17 Adopted Budget. Therefore no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ordinance No.: 2014-1078.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division