Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240131
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Genson Ash Industries
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Genson Ash Industries for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), clothing and related items for the Office of the County Engineer through June 24, 2026, at a cost of $20,404 (240131), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Engineering Department employees are asked to work on construction sites while in view of constituents. Therefore, it is imperative that the department's employees are provided with necessary branded personal protective equipment (PPE) so that they are able to professionally represent the department and county while being safe.
The department has historically not had a method to purchase embroidered and embossed items which has led to haphazard efforts to outfit employees in branded PPE and clothing.
Expected Impact:
This contract will allow the engineering department to provide its employees with needed logo embossed PPE so that they are able to mitigate the risk of injury while conducting operations in field and office settings while in the view of the public. This contract brings the department in line with the newest industry standards for PPE with high visibility vests, pants, shirts, etc.
The contract allows the de...
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