Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230078
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Professional Service Industries, Inc.
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Professional Service Industries, Inc. in the additional amount of $10,000 to add department for additional services for risk assessment for lead-based paint in residences for Public Health Services for the period of August 31, 2026 - September 30, 2027 (230078), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Renewal agreement between Harris County, Honesty Environmental Services, and Professional Service Industries Inc. HES and PSI will perform lead-based paint assessment inspections, testing and reporting for housing rehabilitation projects.
Expected Impact:
A lead-based paint assessment inspection is immediate risk reduction such as lead poisoning and invisible hazard. The performance of this service can help with project timeline, contractor requirements and additions to the budget.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: U: Build and preserve affordable housing, particularly for low-income families.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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