Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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): 210297
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SiteOne Landscape Supply
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with SiteOne Landscape Supply for supply of various trees and related items for Harris County for the period of December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026, at a cost of $65,000 (210297), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This contract is used by the district to purchase trees larger than what is available
in the current District grow-out contract.
Expected Impact:
Tree planting projects help to beautify District projects, provide multiple environmental and
health benefits for local communities, and help to reduce overall maintenance costs by shading out fast
growing, invasive species that would otherwise have to be managed.
Alternative Options:
Include not approving the contract award and not planting the trees. Using alternative
sources for trees or reducing the number of trees planted.
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