Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Highlights of Houston, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): Exempt
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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 a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Program award on the basis of low quote to Highlights of Houston, Inc. in the amount of $4,812,799 for Emergency Generators for Precinct 2, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
This project's intent is to install full facility backup generators for 9 critical facilities/community centers in
Precinct 2. These facilities will serve as emergency shelters and cooling & warming centers for constituents
after natural disasters. The project involves design, procurement, constructing, and installing equipment, and
fencing to protect generators.
Expected Impact:
Project will make critical facilities more responsive to natural disasters by providing back-up power in the
event of electricity loss.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): ...
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