Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marcus Stuckett
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 250280
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): ArborTrue LLC (Primary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12.41%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 ArborTrue LLC (Primary) for hazardous tree and tree limb removal services for the Flood Control District for the period of December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027 at a cost of $429,619, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250280), MWBE Contracted Goal: 12.41%.
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Background and Discussion:
Hazardous Tree and Tree Limb Removal Services for the Harris County Flood Control District is performed to reduce the risk of damage to public or private property from failing hazardous trees. Most removal requests are along private property, which creates these hazardous conditions. Working space and access to these trees are often very restricted, which creates a greater need for caution and advance tree removal techniques during the removal process. These services 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.
Expected Impact:
HCFCD owns large amounts of Right of Way that abuts private property and public park land. Award of this contract will allow HCFCD to respond to internal and external requests to assess potentially hazardous trees and remove them to mitigate for risk of failure and possible damage to public and private property.
Alternative Options:
An alternative option would be to eliminate the contract and program and address claims damages addressed on the Harris County Human Resource and Risk Management side when they come in.
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.
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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): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
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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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04/10/2025 |
257 |
Advertisement |
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08/07/2025 |
284 |
Award |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Hazardous Tree and Tree Limb Removal Services for the HCFCD |
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Tax Revenue - FCD |
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$429,619 |
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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: 10/15/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 12/01/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicolas Griffin, Manager, FMT; Megan Gottselig, Forest Establishment Coordinator, FMT; Rowdy Born, Selective Clearing Coordinator, FMT; Hugh Taylor Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter