Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220435
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): EarthBalance Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 19.4%
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 EarthBalance Corporation for wetland design, creation and planting for the Flood Control District through May 31, 2026, at a cost of $604,922, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220435), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 19.4%.
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Background and Discussion:
Projected annualized usage and Bond(s) for renewal term is $470,000.
Wetland Design, Creation and Planting to support Harris County Flood Control District with site stabilization,
revegetation, water quality, and habitat enhancement as it applies to district operations and CIP projects. This
contract is utilized to harvest and install wetland vegetation along littoral zones of wet bottom detention and
channel facilities. It is also utilized to conduct varying vegetation clearing, and invasive species control, including herbicide when applicable. To perform maintenance on newly installed vegetation areas, nursery areas, and some mitigation banking areas where they overlap. Additionally, the contract is utilized to support Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System compliance through planting support for new and ongoing special projects.
Expected Impact:
Allows Harris County Flood Control District to correctly time (planting season) the revegetation of Right-of-ways, which are disturbed by repairs or capital improvements and would require the reestablishment of native and desirable riparian zone vegetation.
This term contract will help HCFCD and Harris County meet Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements by allowing the District to engage in Best Management Practices (BMPs) that treat the pollutant of concern bacteria.
Alternative Options:
Request individual bids for wetland design, creation, and planting on a project-by-project basis, which would create inconsistent results and affect MS4 permit compliance. This would also affect the Flood Control District’s ability to quickly address planting needs with less efficiency afforded by a term contract.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
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.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R2: Pilot conservation-focused maintenance and green infrastructure for cost savings and environmental benefits.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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04/25/2023 |
227. |
Award |
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04/23/2024 |
287. |
Renewal |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
4.a.2 - Construction Services |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Tax Revenue - FCD |
$ |
$470,000 |
$470,000 |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$470,000 |
$470,000 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$470,000 |
$470,000 |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
No. of Grant Years |
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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) |
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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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Anticipated Court Date:06-12-2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Avery Lewis, Environmental Quality Section Leader, Flood Control District, Teresa Browder, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter