Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Lesley Briones
Managing Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner, Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Precinct 4 Tomball Service Center Car Wash System
Project ID (if applicable): CARWASH_TSC
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE 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
Incremental Authorization Requested: $305,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $305,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 4 Tomball Service Center Car Wash System project, for an amount of $305,000, and commercial paper funding in the amount of $305,000.
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Project Description:
Precinct 4 seeks to purchase and install a heavy-duty automated car wash system at the Tomball Service Center located at 14444 Holderrieth Road, Tomball, TX 77377. Precinct 4 supports a fleet of buses and support vehicles used for park operations, road and bridge maintenance, and community programming. The buses routinely transport youth and senior residents to community events across Harris County.
Currently, no vehicle wash infrastructure exists at Precinct 4, and a new car wash system will provide a reliable, efficient, and environmentally conscious vehicle washing capability for the precinct’s fleet, improving cleanliness, vehicle longevity, and public presentation.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline: Project Breakdown
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Project Breakdown |
Estimated Cost |
Estimated Completion |
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3-Brush Wash System |
$219,204 |
March 2026 |
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Support Equipment |
$34,434 |
March 2026 |
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Installation |
$20,822 |
March 2026 |
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Freight |
$8,200 |
March 2026 |
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Contingency |
$22,340 |
March 2026 |
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TOTAL |
$305,000 |
March 2026 |
Justification & Alternatives:
This investment addresses a critical operational gap. Without a wash system onsite, vehicles accumulate dirt and debris, especially after storm response or road maintenance activities, accelerating wear and tear and diminishing the professional image of County assets. Routine vehicle washing helps:
• Prolong fleet life by removing corrosive materials and grime.
• Improve safety through cleaner mirrors, windows, and lights.
• Enhance public perception during community-facing transport.
• Reduce maintenance costs by preserving exterior components.
No feasible alternative currently exists for maintaining this essential function in-house, and third-party vehicle washing is neither cost-effective nor practical due to travel time, inconsistent quality, and limited vendor availability for larger vehicles like buses.
Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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Previous Court Action:
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Address: 14444 Holderrieth Road, Tomball, TX 77377
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025
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
Legal funding compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, Special Assistant County Attorney, 7/22/2025
Department Approval by: Jonathan Castrejon, Director of Finance, June 14th, 2025
OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 7/23/2025
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Project PeopleSoft ID: CARWASH_TSC
CP Series Description: Commercial Paper Series D-3 can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).
Commercial Paper is being requested for the Precinct 4 Tomball Service Center Car Wash System project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.
OMB Financial Management contact: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget