Legislation Details

File #: 25-2968    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 4/30/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action: 5/8/2025
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to COAST MACHINERY, LLC in the amount of $244,500 for amphibious off-road construction equipment and related items for the Flood Control District (240381), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
Attachments: 1. 25-2968-SUPPLEMENTAL Award - COAST MACHINERY, LLC Job No. 240381.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 240381
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): COAST MACHINERY, LLC

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of only bid to COAST MACHINERY, LLC in the amount of $244,500 for amphibious off-road construction equipment and related items for the Flood Control District (240381), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
An increase to the HCFCD maintenance budget was approved by voters in 2024. The increase will be used to hire new field crews to maintain critical storm water drainage infrastructure. These new Amphibious Off-Road Construction Equipment will be used by the new field crews to maintain wet bottom Basins, and channels with low water levels.

Expected Impact:
Faster response to community reported storm water drainage problems. Progress towards the VATRE goal of a 67 year maintenance cycle.

Alternative Options:
No other options were considered.





County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H1: Complete and implement the Flood Resilience Plan.
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