Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 200236
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc. (Primary); DRC Emergency Services, LLC (Secondary)
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 19%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc. (Primary); and DRC Emergency Services, LLC (Secondary) for emergency response for storm debris removal and disposal services for the Flood Control District for the period of November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 at a cost of $8,386,558 and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (200236), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 19%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Emergency Response for Storm Debris Removal and Disposal for the Harris County Flood Control District provides complete debris removal and disposal services for the District after a large debris generating event such as a tropical storm, hurricane, or flood.
Expected Impact:
Debris quantities generated after a large-scale natural disaster are in excess of the quantities that can be handled by our existing full-service contracts and In-house labor resources. The debris is often located in the bottoms of flood control channels and can only be accessed by a water-based operation. The Emergency Response for Storm Debris Removal and Disposal contract allows for the activation of these services after a large-scale natural disaster to ensure the timely removal of debris and the return of our flood control infrastructure to full operation.
Alternative Options:
An alternative option would be to eliminate the contract and have the services limited to in-house and full...
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