Legislation Details

File #: 25-3180    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 5/9/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/22/2025 Final action: 5/22/2025
Title: 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, 2025 - May 31, 2026, at a cost of $99,820 (230424), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Attachments: 1. 25-3180 Job No. 230424 Renewal -FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc..pdf

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

 

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): 0%

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, 2025 - May 31, 2026, 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Vendor approval ensures emergency response continuity with no lapse in coverage due to outdated service equipment.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

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.

County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.

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): Choose an item.

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):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

6/13/2024

15

Award

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Choose an item.

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

 

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

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Total Existing Budget

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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Total Additional Budget Request

$

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Total Funding Sources

$

$99,820

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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only)

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

No. of Grant Years

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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$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Emergency item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Bobby Cato, Finance Officer; Tamara Twiner, Senior Buyer, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter