Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica LeeCarter
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 250005
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Moonshot Industries LLC; Woodlands Escapes, LLC dba Zero Waste Houston, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Moonshot Industries LLC and Woodlands Escapes, LLC dba Zero Waste Houston, LLC for Compost Pilot Program for the Office of County Administration for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $125,000 (250005), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 10, 2025, Commissioners Court approved the first term of the contracts with Moonshot Industries LLC and Woodlands Escape, LLC dba Zero Waste Houston for a compost pilot program. This first contract renewal would allow the Office of County Administration, Harris County Public Library, and Harris County Sheriff's Office to transition to Phase II of the pilot, which continues back-of-house food waste and organics collection as well as community education and food waste drop-off opportunities. This pilot program is funded by the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
Expected Impact:
This compost pilot is helping achieve Goal 5, Initiative T8 in the County's Strategic Plan, Action 6.1.5 in the Climate Action Plan for Internal Operations, and an Early Action in the Climate Justice Pl...
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