Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Fire Marshal
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie Christensen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230424
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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 FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. for maintenance, inspection and related services of hazmat and arson equipment for the Fire Marshal's Office for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, at a cost of $99,820 (230424), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Maintenance, inspection, and related services of hazmat and arson equipment for the Harris County Fire
Marshal’s Office. Maintenance and inspection services are essential for life and safety of essential first
responder employees and the Harris County community at large.
Expected Impact:
Vendor approval ensures emergency response continuity with no lapse in coverage due to outdated service
equipment. Critical purchase as it pertains to life, safety and threat to injury.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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6/13/2024 |
15 |
Award |
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5/22/2025 |
160 |
Renewal No. 1 |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
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Total Existing Budget |
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$99,820 |
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$99,820 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Bobby Cato, Finance Officer, Fire Marshal’s Office; Tamara L. Twiner, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter