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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230078
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Honesty Environmental Services, Inc.; 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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Honesty Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $318,635; and Professional Service Industries, Inc., $328,725, for risk assessment for lead-based paint in residences for Public Health Services for the period of October 31, 2026 - October 30, 2027 (230078), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
The Housing and Urban Development Grant (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Program's primary objective is the development of viable urban communities by providing the following, principally for persons of low and moderate income: lead-safe and healthy housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities. The funds can be used for qualifying activities including outreach, intake applications, inspection/risk assessments, construction, clearance, and social services.
Expected Impact:
The development of viable urban communities by providing the following, principally for persons of low and moderate income: lead-safe and healthy housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities. The funds will be used to conduct approximately 325 risk assessments and clearance wipes on 285 lead abated homes for lead projects funded by The Housing and urban Development Grant (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Programs.
Alternative Options:
Not Applicable. This is required to fulfill the requirements by the Harris County Auditor’s Office for the HUD and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) lead abatement grant funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: P: Improve children’s health outcomes.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): P2: Expand lead reduction program to reduce child exposure.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/31/23 |
321 |
Award |
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8/6/24 |
269 |
Contract Renewal 1 |
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9/18/25 |
283 |
Contract Renewal 2 |
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Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
23/0078 - Risk Assessment for Lead-Based Paint in Residences for Harris County Public Health Services |
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Grant Honesty Environmental Services, Inc. |
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$75,000 |
$75,000 |
$ |
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Grant Professional Service Industries, Inc. |
$ |
$75,000 |
$75,000 |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
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$150,000 |
$150,000 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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$ |
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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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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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CAO Review Completion Date |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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: Scott Jeansonne, Director, Public Health Services, Nancy Garcia, HC Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Justification