Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240176
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cemetery Service Company, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Cemetery Service Company, Inc. dba Cemetery Service for opening/closing of graves and related items for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, at a cost of $93,165 (240176), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a renewal option with Cemetery Service in the amount of $93,165 for opening/closing
of graves and related items for the Housing and community Development Department for the period of
August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027.
Expected Impact:
This service will provide essential support to the Housing and Community Development Department in
ensuring the dignified and timely opening and closing of graves for indigent and low-income individuals in
Harris County.
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