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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230110
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for vehicle leasing and fleet management services for Public Health Services for the period of October 30, 2025 - October 29, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230110), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is requesting authorization to execute a vehicle lease agreement utilizing a federally procured contract that complies with federal procurement guidelines. This step is necessary in order to allow the use of federal grant funds to support vehicle leases for HCPH programs. Traditional leasing mechanisms through county contracts do not meet the federal compliance requirements needed to utilize certain grant funds, particularly those tied to emergency preparedness, outreach, or federally funded public health programs. Approval to move forward with this agreement ensures that HCPH can meet urgent transportation and logistical needs without compromising eligibility for grant reimbursement.
Expected Impact:
Executing this lease agreement will enhance operational capacity by providing reliable transportation for field-based staff across various programs, including community outreach, environmental health, immunizations, and emergency response. Access to leased vehicles ensures staff can deliver essential public health services, particularly in underserved and geographically dispersed areas of Harris County. This action supports the broader goal of improving health outcomes, advancing health equity, and maintaining readiness for public health emergencies.
Alternative Options: No other recommended solution for this identified need.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/30/2025
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
Contact(s) name, title, department: Marlon Grigsby, Associate Director of Operations and Technology Services Public Health Services; Margaret Obot, Sr. Sourcing Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter.