Harris County Commissioners Court
Request for Court Action
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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230064
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, and mowing for the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, at a cost of $832,700, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230064), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion: Turf establishment contracts are utilized to support the construction efforts of Harris County Flood Control District. By providing seeding and other vegetation promotion cultural practices following construction, the District can produce a resilient perennial stand of grass, that helps reduce erosion and fulfills permit requirements. These services will provide support for infrastructure maintenance work that will be executed as a result of the passage of the 'Maintenance Matters' Proposition in November 2024.
Expected Impact: Awarding this contract will allow the District to provide the services needed to support construction and repair projects throughout Harris County. These services include seeding, fertilization, hydro mulch applications, soil amendment application...
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