A. Award - Public Health Department Annual Vaccine Contract:
Award to MMCAP Purchasing Co-op - $518,035.82
Overview: This item approves an annual vaccine contract through the MMCAP purchasing cooperative for the purchase of vaccines used in the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project. Funding for this Public Health specific purchase is through the Refugee Health grant and the Amarillo Hospital District DSRIP Program. These vaccines support the ongoing requirements of the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project.
B. Award - Sewer Pipe Bridge Rehabilitation:
Award to West Texas Utility Contractors - $123,354.00
Overview: This item awards a construction contract for the sewer pipe bridge rehabilitation on River Road North of Loop 335 and T-Anchor and I-40. Funding for this award is in the approved Wastewater Department Capital Improvement Program.
C. Award - Housing Reconstruction Contract:
Award to Arnett Homes, Inc. - $123,500.00
Property: 819 North Van Buren
Overview: This item approves a contract for the reconstruction of a residence located at 819 North Van Buren Street under the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program provides financial assistance to qualified low income homeowners for the renovation and improvement of their owner-occupied homes. As a condition of assistance, the homeowners agree to maintain their home as their residence for a period of not less than 20 years. Should the homeowner sell, rent or vacate the residence, the owner will be liable to repay a pro-rated amount of the award. Funding is available from the approved FY 2013-2014 Department of Housing and Urban Development Home Investment Partnership Program.
D. Purchase - Water Well Motors, Pumps and Electric Cable Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: Gicon Pump and Equipment, Ltd. -$512,230.00
Overview: This item awards the annual contract for replacement well motors, pumps and electrical cable to ensure that City water wells are available for use throughout the year and that any breakdowns or failures can be repaired with on-hand parts. The proposed award includes eight (8) new pumps and motors and 6,400 feet of submersible electric cable. The prices represent a 6.7% decrease from last year's contract prices. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Water Production Department Operating Budget.
E. Approval - Firefighter Fatigue Uniforms Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: Lion First Responder PPE Inc. - $68,545.00
Overview: This item approves the annual contract to supply fatigue (duty) uniforms for the Amarillo Fire Department. These uniforms will be used to replace worn uniforms and to equip new firefighters. Uniforms are maintained in inventory and issued throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Funding for this purchase is in the approved Amarillo Fire Department operating budget.
F. Award - High Speed Internet Service Agreement:
Awarded to best evaluated proposers:
Suddenlink -- $120,550.00 (3-years)
AMA Tech Tel -- $34,560.00 (3-years)
Overview: This item awards a three-year agreement for high speed internet service at City Hall and the Amarillo Public Libraries. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Information Technology Department Operating budget.
G. Award - Security and Inventory Management System for Amarillo Public Library:
Awarded to best evaluated proposer:
3M Library Systems, Inc. -- $67,079.50
Overview: This item awards the purchase of a security and inventory management system for the Amarillo Public Library. The system will provide enhanced customer service features and additional security for inventory protection This purchase includes workstations, software, security gates and technical support. The system will replace an outdated system that is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Amarillo Public Library Operating budget.
H. Approval - Landfill Environmental Services Contract:
HDR Engineering, Inc. -- amount not to exceed $79,000.00
Overview: This item amends HDR's current contract due to the submission of NMOC Tier 2 testing results to the Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ). HDR will begin work on the Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Design Plan to be submitted to the TCEQ by September 8, 2016. Funding is currently available in the City Landfill project account.
A. Award - Public Health Department Annual Vaccine Contract:
Award to MMCAP Purchasing Co-op - $518,035.82
Overview: This item approves an annual vaccine contract through the MMCAP purchasing cooperative for the purchase of vaccines used in the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project. Funding for this Public Health specific purchase is through the Refugee Health grant and the Amarillo Hospital District DSRIP Program. These vaccines support the ongoing requirements of the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project.
B. Award - Sewer Pipe Bridge Rehabilitation:
Award to West Texas Utility Contractors - $123,354.00
Overview: This item awards a construction contract for the sewer pipe bridge rehabilitation on River Road North of Loop 335 and T-Anchor and I-40. Funding for this award is in the approved Wastewater Department Capital Improvement Program.
C. Award - Housing Reconstruction Contract:
Award to Arnett Homes, Inc. - $123,500.00
Property: 819 North Van Buren
Overview: This item approves a contract for the reconstruction of a residence located at 819 North Van Buren Street under the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program provides financial assistance to qualified low income homeowners for the renovation and improvement of their owner-occupied homes. As a condition of assistance, the homeowners agree to maintain their home as their residence for a period of not less than 20 years. Should the homeowner sell, rent or vacate the residence, the owner will be liable to repay a pro-rated amount of the award. Funding is available from the approved FY 2013-2014 Department of Housing and Urban Development Home Investment Partnership Program.
D. Purchase - Water Well Motors, Pumps and Electric Cable Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: Gicon Pump and Equipment, Ltd. -$512,230.00
Overview: This item awards the annual contract for replacement well motors, pumps and electrical cable to ensure that City water wells are available for use throughout the year and that any breakdowns or failures can be repaired with on-hand parts. The proposed award includes eight (8) new pumps and motors and 6,400 feet of submersible electric cable. The prices represent a 6.7% decrease from last year's contract prices. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Water Production Department Operating Budget.
E. Approval - Firefighter Fatigue Uniforms Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: Lion First Responder PPE Inc. - $68,545.00
Overview: This item approves the annual contract to supply fatigue (duty) uniforms for the Amarillo Fire Department. These uniforms will be used to replace worn uniforms and to equip new firefighters. Uniforms are maintained in inventory and issued throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Funding for this purchase is in the approved Amarillo Fire Department operating budget.
F. Award - High Speed Internet Service Agreement:
Awarded to best evaluated proposers:
Suddenlink -- $120,550.00 (3-years)
AMA Tech Tel -- $34,560.00 (3-years)
Overview: This item awards a three-year agreement for high speed internet service at City Hall and the Amarillo Public Libraries. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Information Technology Department Operating budget.
G. Award - Security and Inventory Management System for Amarillo Public Library:
Awarded to best evaluated proposer:
3M Library Systems, Inc. -- $67,079.50
Overview: This item awards the purchase of a security and inventory management system for the Amarillo Public Library. The system will provide enhanced customer service features and additional security for inventory protection This purchase includes workstations, software, security gates and technical support. The system will replace an outdated system that is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Amarillo Public Library Operating budget.
H. Approval - Landfill Environmental Services Contract:
HDR Engineering, Inc. -- amount not to exceed $79,000.00
Overview: This item amends HDR's current contract due to the submission of NMOC Tier 2 testing results to the Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ). HDR will begin work on the Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Design Plan to be submitted to the TCEQ by September 8, 2016. Funding is currently available in the City Landfill project account.