Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Stuckett
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240221
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): High Branch, Inc. (Primary); T.N.M Partners, LLC dba Magnolia Gardens Nursery (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 High Branch, Inc. (Primary); and T.N.M Partners, LLC dba Magnolia Gardens Nursery (Secondary) for supply of various trees for the Flood Control District for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, at a cost of $464,865 (240221), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Request the approval for a renewal option for the Supply of Various Trees for the Harris County Flood Control District to High Branch, Inc. (Primary) and T.N.M Partners, LLC dba Magnolia Gardens Nursery (Secondary). The Harris County Flood Control District plants between 12,000 and 15,000 trees annually as a part of its Forest Establishment Program. A reliable and consistent source of trees is needed to support the program. These services will provide support for infrastructure maintenance work that will be executed as a result of the passage of the "Maintenance Matters" Proposition in November 2024. The District was also recently awarded a Federal grant that requires Federal procurement procedures to be followed for all service and supply contracts to be eligible for reimbursement within the grant. Thi...
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