Department: County Judge
Department Head: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Countywide Fleet and Equipment Acquisition
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Managing Entity: Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Incremental Authorization Requested: $41,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $41,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Countywide Fleet and Equipment Acquisition project for an amount of $41,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $45,000.
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Project Description:
The project aims to purchase a new vehicle and equipment for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management to be utilized for community outreach and engagement. The addition of a new vehicle will empower our staff to promptly address the rising demand for community outreach, enabling them to effectively advocate for disaster preparedness within our community.
Project Scope:
The Fleet and Equipment Acquisition project is geared towards optimizing community outreach and engagement throughout the county. The anticipated fleet and equipment items, detailed below, have been strategically designed to elevate our performance and meet the community's demands for engagement.
Vehicle/Equipment
Estimated Cost
Small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) & Equipment (safety lights, radio equipment/installation, lettering, etc)
$40,000
Contingency - Equipment Cost Escalation and Other Unforeseen Circumstances (~3%)
$1,000
TOTAL
$41,000
Justification:
In alignment with the new County policy on non-voted commercial paper, we seek an allocation of $41,000 in FY24 for the a...
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