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): 220435
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): EarthBalance Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 19.4%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with EarthBalance Corporation for wetland design, creation and planting for the Flood Control District through May 31, 2026, at a cost of $604,922, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220435), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 19.4%.
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Background and Discussion:
Projected annualized usage and Bond(s) for renewal term is $470,000.
Wetland Design, Creation and Planting to support Harris County Flood Control District with site stabilization,
revegetation, water quality, and habitat enhancement as it applies to district operations and CIP projects. This
contract is utilized to harvest and install wetland vegetation along littoral zones of wet bottom detention and
channel facilities. It is also utilized to conduct varying vegetation clearing, and invasive species control, including herbicide when applicable. To perform maintenance on newly installed vegetation areas, nursery areas, and some mitigation banking areas where they overlap. Additionally, the contract is utilized to support Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System compliance through planting support for new and ongoing special projects.
Expected Impact:
Allows Harris County Flood Cont...
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