Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Pollution Control Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Latrice Babin
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 210173
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Orsat, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 Orsat, LLC for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services for the period of March 8, 2026 - March 7, 2027, at a cost of $192,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210173), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
As part of the Community Air Monitoring Project mandated by the Penta Group Gap Analysis, PCS proposes to operate a gas chromatograph in Friendship Park in the City of Seabrook.
Expected Impact:
The automated gas chromatograph provides continuous volatile organic compound measurements of air toxics such as benzene and 1,3 butadiene in the Seabrook area.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Q: Encourage residents, businesses, and public entities to significantly reduce their environmental footprint for the health of our region.
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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Q1: Improve air quality monitoring and enforcement.
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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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3/30/2021 |
187 |
Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Seabrook to allow placement of a gas chromatograph in Friendship Park at 1500 Red Bluff Road as part of the Community Air Monitoring Project. |
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6/29/2021 |
326 |
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for request for proposal for air monitoring services and elated items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services (210173). |
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3/08/2022 |
299 |
Request by the Office of Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of only proposal received and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Orsat, LLC for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services for the period of March 8, 2022 - March 7, 2023, with four (4) one-year renewal options (210173). |
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9/13/2022 |
285 |
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Orsat, LLC in the additional amount of $19,000 for additional electrical services for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services for the period of March 8, 2022 - March 7, 2023 (210173). |
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4/25/2023 |
218 |
Request for approval of a renewal option with Orsat, LLC for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services through March 7, 2024, at a cost of $160,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210173), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. |
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2/27/2024 |
306 |
Request for approval of a renewal option with Orsat, LLC for air monitoring services and related items at Friendship Park for Pollution Control Services for the period of March 8, 2024 - March 7, 2025, at a cost of $192,000, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (210173), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible. |
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02/06/2025 |
229 |
3rd Renewal Approval |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Air Monitoring Services and Related Items at Friendship Park for Harris County Pollution Control Services |
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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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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Dr. Latrice Babin (Executive Director - PCS); Matt Van Vleck (Air Monitoring Manager); Jose Camacho (Contract Manager - Purchasing); Geoffrey McKeel (Chief of Staff)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter