Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240079
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest (Primary) ; Sago Solutions LLC (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14.7%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 96.21%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest (Primary); and Sago Solutions LLC (Secondary) for blockage removal and floatable collection structure maintenance for the Flood Control District for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, at a cost of $200,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240079), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.7%, MWBE Current Participation: 96.21%.
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Background and Discussion: Harris County Flood Control has numerous floatable collection screens and basin pilot channels throughout the county. This contract will serve as a maintenance function to improve and maintain water conveyance within basin and channel infrastructure. Additionally, this contract will assist with the removal of organic and inorganic blockages on a large scale such as beaver dams, tree and log jams, and inorganic accumulation within channels reducing capacity and conveyance. This service 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. Blockage Removal and Floatable Collection Structure Maintenance for the Harris County Flood Control District
Expected Impact:
N/A
Alternative Options: Complete the services internally with the potential of slower response to urgent water conveyance issues.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
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): I4: Encourage the growth of natural habitats in County channels and improve cleanliness of green spaces while reducing debris and enhancing beautification.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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4/23/2024 |
434 |
Approved for Advertisement |
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6/25/2024 |
281 |
Award approved for the term 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025 |
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5/22/2025 |
163 |
Renewal approved for the term 07/01/2025-06/30/2026 |
Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Blockage Removal and Floatable Collection Structure Maintenance for the Harris County Flood Control District |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicolas Griffin, Department Manager, FMT; Rowdy Born, Coordinator,
FMT; Luke Herdrich, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter