Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220220
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): R & C Distributors, LLC DBA Blender Direct
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 11%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 R & C Distributors, LLC DBA Blender Direct for vehicle lubricants and related items for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 at a cost of $354,462 (220220), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 27, 2022, Commissioners Court approved an award on the basis of low bid to Bender Direct for vehicle lubricants and related items for Harris County. Approval is now being requested for the fourth renewal of the term beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
N/A
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken
09/27/2022 246 Award 09/19/2023 298 Renewal 1 09/19/2024 295 Renewal 2...
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