Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250183
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Highlights of Houston, Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 23.90%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 an award on the basis of only bid to Highlights of Houston, Inc in the amount of $269,989 for generator docking stations, installation, and related items for Precinct 4 for the period of November 13, 2025 - November 12, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250183), MWBE Contracted Goal: 23.90%.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 recently purchased 2 full-facility mobile generator units. They are currently stationed at Tomball Service Center. In order for them to be deployed and used at Bayland, Fonteno, Hockley, Freed and Glazier centers for emergency back-up power during and after disasters, five docking stations are needed to be located permanently at each center to allow a mobile generator to quickly connect up on location. These Precinct 4 locations are designated as warming/cooling centers during and after extreme weather events.
Expected Impact:
Docking stations will allow mobile generators to power multiple facilities as needed.
Alternative Options:
Mobile generators will not be able to be utilized without electrical docking stations.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilienc...
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