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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230053
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): DRC Emergency Services, LLC (Primary); AshBritt, Inc. (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 9.45%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 to extend a contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC (Primary) and AshBritt, Inc. (Secondary) for emergency services for debris clearing, removal, disposal, and operation of temporary debris staging and reduction sites for Harris County for the period of June 6, 2026 - December 6, 2026, or until a new contract is in place, with no increase in pricing (230053), MWBE Contracted Goal: 9.45%.
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Background and Discussion:
Following a disaster, the Office of the County Engineer is tasked to remove debris from the Right of Way (ROW) and conduct route clearance in the Harris County Integrated Emergency Management Plan. This effort supports the Precincts who have primary responsibility. Route clearance and debris management is the first and most-visible sign of post-disaster recovery. The debris hauler contract is a $0 contract (contract value is $56,047,881). The contractor does not mobilize until Commissioners Court approves funds; this is often done during an emergency court session following a disaster. If a Federal Disaster Declaration occurs, the contract is reimbursable by FEMA
Expected Impact:
If the contract is no extended, Harris County could possibly enter the 2026 hurrican...
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