Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250317
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. (Primary); TUF Industrial, Inc. (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10.40%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 an award on the basis of low bid to Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. (Primary); and TUF Industrial, Inc. (Secondary) in the amount of $1,631,604 for mowing and various maintenance services for the Central West Region for the Flood Control District for the period of February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250317), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.40%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Flood Control District maintains over 20,000 acres across Harris County through routine mowing, debris removal, fencing line pruning, hazardous tree removal and invasive species control. The majority of these maintenance operations are accomplished through nine (9) full-service maintenance sector contracts. By integrating multiple maintenance operations into these nine contracts, the District ensures a consistent level of service and year-round presence within the sector to address maintenance concerns as they arise. These contracts are essential for executing the infrastructure work mandated by the ‘Maintenance Matters’ Proposition passed in November 2024.
Expected Impact:
Awarding this contract will allow the District to maintain the service level within the central west sector including the Buffalo Bayou and Brays Bayou watersheds.
Alternative Options:
Services could be provided through in-house field operations, however, the District does not currently have the equipment or labor force needed to provide services at the current levels.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R2: Pilot conservation-focused maintenance and green infrastructure for cost savings and environmental benefits.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/30/2025 |
249 |
Advertisement approved |
Location:
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Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Mowing and Various Maintenance Services for the Central West Region for the Harris County Flood Control District |
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 2/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Kory Nickell, Coord, Turf Establishment, Harris County Flood Control District: Nicolas Griffin, FMT Manager, Harris County Flood Control District; Lyndsey Bars, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter