Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 190091
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tetra Tech, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the additional amount of $677,260 for additional services for disaster recovery program management for Harris County (COVID-19) for the extended period of October 29, 2024 - April 27, 2025 (190091), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
This amendment is to extend the agreement with Tetra Tech for COVID-19 disaster recovery services related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program. Although most projects have been submitted, coordination with FEMA will continue as the projects move through their reviews, and as they request additional information and documentation. In addition, once a project gets obligated, it is audited by the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), which Tetra Tech coordinates with on Harris County's behalf.
Expected Impact:
Tetra Tech's recovery services should yield an additional $210M in obligations for Harris County assuming all
submitted projects are considered eligible by FEMA and TDEM. FEMA allows for reimbursement of
management costs between 4%-5% of total obligations. Therefore, a majority of the cost of Tetra Tech's
services to date for COVID-19 recovery services should be reimbursed.
Alternative Options:
If Commissioners Court does not approve this amendment, Harris County Risk Management would assume
recovery responsibilities. ...
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