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): 230004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HGS, LLC dba RES Environmental Operating Company, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
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 HGS, LLC dba RES Environmental Operating Company, LLC for maintenance of wetland habitat and other sensitive areas for the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026, at a cost of $365,136, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230004), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
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Background and Discussion: This service 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. Maintenance of Wetland Habitat and Other Sensitive Areas for the Harris County Flood Control District is necessary for the long-term success of these areas.
Expected Impact: Awarding this contract will allow the District to continue the services needed for the long-term success of these Sensitive Habitat areas.
Alternative Options: Not awarding the contract would require the hiring of additional personal and purchase of equipment to fulfill these maintenance needs.
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.
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): Choose an item.
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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02/21/2023 |
449 |
Approved for advertisement for 01/27, 02/03 & 02/10 |
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04/25/2023 |
228 |
Award approved for term 06/01/2023 - 05/31/2024 |
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03/26/2024 |
328 |
Renewal 1 approved for term 06/01/2024 - 05/31/2025 |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Maintenance of Wetland Habitat and Other Sensitive Areas for the Harris County Flood Control District |
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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 |
$200,000.00 |
$ |
$200,000.00 |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$200,000.00 |
$ |
$200,000.00 |
$ |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$200,000.00 |
$ |
$200,000.00 |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only) |
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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 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Anticipated Court Date: 3/27/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 6/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicolas Griffin, Department Manager, FMT; Kory Nickell, Turf Establishment Coordinator; Megan Gottselig, Forest Establishment Coordinator, FMT; Lyndsey Bars, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments: Letter