Legislation Details

File #: 25-5946    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 9/8/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for landscape maintenance at the Downtown Complex for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240322), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.4%.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 240322
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc.

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10.4%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

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 for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. for landscape maintenance at the Downtown Complex for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240322), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.4%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of the County Engineer seeks approval to award the Downtown Complex Landscape Maintenance Contract to Yellowstone Landscape. This agreement outlines the contractor's responsibility to furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and related incidentals required to perform comprehensive lawn care and landscape maintenance services for various downtown Harris County facilities. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilization, erosion repair, disease prevention, pest control, and removal of trash and debris. The contractor is also responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing landscape throughout the year.

Expected Impact:
Award approval will allow the vendor to provide t...

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