Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Pollution Control Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Latrice Babin
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tofwerk USA, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant 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 lowest bid meeting specifications to Tofwerk USA, Inc in the amount of $1,123,575 for specialty vehicle for Pollution Control Services (250004), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
The proposed Rapid Ambient Air Monitoring (RAAM) vehicle will easily access any residential community and will be able to assess air quality in near real-time and provide PCS with high temporal and spatial resolution data during routine surveys and emergency events.
Expected Impact:
Will increase Pollution Control Services' (PCS) capacity to detect and quantify multiple toxic compounds at single part per billion concentrations in ambient air throughout Harris County.
Alternative Options:
If not approved, PCS will rely on older, less reliable, equipment that detects fewer compounds. Some mobile air monitoring services may need to be outsourced
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Q: Encourage residents, businesses, and public entities to significantly reduce their environmental footprint for the health of our region.
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