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): 250187
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): PenTex Corporation dba PenTex Equipment
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to PenTex Corporation dba PenTex Equipment in the amount of $451,673 for commercial lawn and garden equipment and related items for the Flood Control District for the period of September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250187), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion: The term contract for lawn and garden equipment has expired and Harris County Purchasing has rebid the contract. The new term contract should be awarded to PenTex Equipment on the basis of low complete bid in the amount of $451,673.
The Harris County Flood District (HCFCD) Fleet Management department uses the land and garden equipment term contract to maintain an inventory of vegetation management hand tools (. i.e. chain saws, pruners, etc.) and repair parts (chains, guide bars, handles, lubricants, etc.).
Expected Impact: HCFCD maintenance field crews will continue to have access to vegetation management equipment essential for maintaining Harris County drainage infrastructure.
Alternative Options: No other alternatives were considered.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climat...
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