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): 250389
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): TUF Industrial (Primary); Ham-Bar, LLC dba Environmental Southwest (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10.4%
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 TUF Industrial (Primary); and Ham-Bar, LLC dba Environmental Southwest (Secondary) in the amount of $1,260,200 for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing and related items for the Flood Control District (Federal Grant) for the period of April 9, 2026 - April 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250389), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.4%.
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Background and Discussion: Turf establishment contracts are utilized to support the construction efforts of
Harris County Flood Control District. By providing seeding and other vegetation promotion cultural practices
following construction, the District can produce a resilient perennial stand of grass, that helps reduce erosion,
and fulfills permit requirements. These services 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.
Expected Impact: Awarding this contract will allow the District to provide the services needed to support
construction of new capital projects throughout Harris County. These services include seeding, fertilization,
hydromulch applications, soil amendment applications, and mowing of channels and basins.
Alternative Options: Awarding a contract that provides fewer services or a reduced level of services.
Performing some of the services with in-house forces.
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.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/9/2026
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: Nic Griffin, Manager, FMT; Kory Nickell, Turf Management Coordinator,
FMT; Dat Trinh, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter