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): 250280
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): ArborTrue LLC (Primary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12.41%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with ArborTrue LLC (Primary) for hazardous tree and tree limb removal services for the Flood Control District for the period of December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2027 at a cost of $429,619, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250280), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.41%.
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Background and Discussion:
Hazardous Tree and Tree Limb Removal Services for the Harris County Flood Control District is performed to reduce the risk of damage to public or private property from failing hazardous trees. Most removal requests are along private property, which creates these hazardous conditions. Working space and access to these trees are often very restricted, which creates a greater need for caution and advance tree removal techniques during the removal process. 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.
Expected Impact:
HCFCD owns large amounts of Right of Way that abuts private property and public park land. Award of this contract will allow HCFCD to respond to internal and external requests to assess potentially hazardous trees and remove them to ...
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