Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica LeeCarter
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 250005
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Moonshot Industries LLC; Woodlands Escapes, LLC dba Zero Waste Houston, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Moonshot Industries LLC and Woodlands Escapes, LLC dba Zero Waste Houston, LLC for Compost Pilot Program for the Office of County Administration for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $125,000 (250005), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 10, 2025, Commissioners Court approved the first term of the contracts with Moonshot Industries LLC and Woodlands Escape, LLC dba Zero Waste Houston for a compost pilot program. This first contract renewal would allow the Office of County Administration, Harris County Public Library, and Harris County Sheriff’s Office to transition to Phase II of the pilot, which continues back-of-house food waste and organics collection as well as community education and food waste drop-off opportunities. This pilot program is funded by the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
Expected Impact:
This compost pilot is helping achieve Goal 5, Initiative T8 in the County’s Strategic Plan, Action 6.1.5 in the Climate Action Plan for Internal Operations, and an Early Action in the Climate Justice Plan. It also reduces organic material going to the landfill and educates residents on how they can play a role in helping make healthy soils. In Phase I of the pilot, which lasted from October 1 - December 22, 2025, nearly 133,000 pounds of food waste collected at two jail kitchens and four branch libraries was diverted from local landfills.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court could not renew the contract, which would delay how EECBG funds would be spent down and not allow the County to see the full potential of this compost pilot.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lisa Lin, Director, Office of County Administration; Jeremy Woodard, Senior Sourcing Manager; Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter