Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250371
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): High Branch, Inc. dba TreeLife Farms; Raestone Holdings, Inc dba The J Team Tree Service; SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0.00%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to High Branch, Inc. dba TreeLife Farms; Raestone Holdings, Inc dba The J Team Tree Service; and SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC in the amount of $218,700 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for supply of various trees and related items for Harris County for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250371), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Federally compliant procurement was required to utilize federal grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Expected Impact:
Harris County will be able to purchase trees using federal grant funding.
Alternative Options:
Forego the grant funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: Choose an item.
County Strategic Plan Objective: I: Increase access to safe, clean, and enjoyable green space.
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): S2: Prioritize the preservation of trees and expand the tree canopy program in underserved areas.
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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12/11/2025 |
432 |
Advertisement approved |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precincts 2 & 3
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Supply of Various Trees and Related Items for Harris County |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Existing Budget |
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Grant |
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$218,700.00 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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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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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 2/12/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Mike True, Director of Parks and Recreation, Precinct 2; Melissa Hamous, Grant Program Manager, Precinct 3; Lyndsey Bars, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter