Background:
Informal Bids Received February 22, 2022, for I05866 – Approve an award to Globe Electric Supply Inc., in the total amount of $5,038.20 for the purchase of traffic signal clamps.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works (HPW) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an award to Globe Electric Supply Inc., in the total amount of $5,038.20 for the purchase of traffic signal clamps and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for Houston Public Works.
This is for the purchase of sixty traffic signal clamp kits. These clamp kits are used to mount any size traffic signal to any size mast arm or pole and will be used throughout the City. These clamp kits provide maximum adjustability and versatility with quick and easy installation.
This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws for an informal procurement. Globe Electric Supply Inc. has already received $ 47,730.14 for other goods and/or services this fiscal year. This purchase would put them above the $50,000 threshold and therefore requires Council action. Seventeen (17) prospective bidders downloaded the solicitation document from SPD’s e-bidding website and nine (9) bids were received as outlined below:
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Company
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Total Amount
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1. Globe Electric Supply Inc.
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$5,038.20
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2. MBE Materials Sales
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$5,092.80
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3. Texas Highway Products
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$5,250.00
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4. McCain Inc
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$5,280.00
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5. Wisecom Technologies Inc.
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$5,340.00
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6. Mobo Trex, Inc.
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$5,400.00
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7. Paradigm Traffic Systems Inc
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$5,460.00
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8. Planet Cellular Inc
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$5,760.00
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9. Consolidated Traffic Controls
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$7,800.00
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Globe Electric Supply Inc.: Award on its overall low bid meeting specifications in the total amount of $5,038.20
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold. However, the selected vendor is a certified DBE, MBE, WBE and SBE vendor.
Hire Houston First:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses, while supporting job creation. In this case, Globe Electric Supply Inc. is a designated HHF company, and they were the successful awardee without the application of the HHF preference.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY22 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2022
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$5,038.20
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$0.00
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$5,038.20
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