Legislation Details

File #: 24-5195    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 8/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action: 8/27/2024
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to TUF Industrial (Primary) and Tree Guy, LLC (Secondary) in the amount of $94,950 for hydro-axe and woody vegetation removal for the Flood Control District for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240183), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.400%.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 240183
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TUF Industrial (Primary); Tree Guy, LLC (Secondary)

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10.400%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid to TUF Industrial (Primary) and Tree Guy, LLC (Secondary) in the amount of $94,950 for hydro-axe and woody vegetation removal for the Flood Control District for the period of September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240183), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10.400%.
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Background and Discussion:
The District uses this contract to support the removal of woody vegetation growing on District property designated for capital, bond, and maintenance projects. Common uses of this contract include, but are not limited to, vegetation removal for: topographical survey, geotechnical survey, maintenance access and site reclamation.

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
Alternative options include choosing to not continue this service. The District, specifically Project Managers and their Design Consultants, would have to pursue these services under each individual Project ID and secure estimates for those services rather than use this on-call contract at set prices. This includes securing bids, reviewing, and awarding work to various subcontractors that may or may not specialize in this type of work.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
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