Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 190259
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Nalco Company LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute a settlement agreement with Nalco Company LLC in the amount of $120,000 to provide full compensation for services rendered from January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026 for water treatment chemicals, services and related items for Harris County through July 31, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Job No. 190259 provides water treatment services for Harris County owned locations operated and maintained by BOS. The services include water treatment, chemicals, services, maintenance and related items. This request is to fund the remaining invoices due until the end of July 31st, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This agreement is essential in maintaining safe water for both Harris County personnel and the public. The continuity of this contract results in reduced overall costs to Harris County. Additionally, the vendor will provide professional review, testing, maintenance and other professional services for Harris County with the same level and quality of service already being provided
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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):
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02/06/2025 |
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Contract Amendment |
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02/27/2024 |
303 |
Contract Renewal |
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03/14/2025 |
241 |
Contract Renewal |
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02/08/2022 |
212 |
Contract Renewal |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Bashar Ahmed, Chief, Strategy & Operations, Office of the County Engineer, Nancy Garcia, HC Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement