Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240209
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tetra Tech, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.3%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Tetra Tech, Inc. for multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan and consulting services for Harris County (CBDG-MIT) for the period of December 10, 2025 - December 9, 2026, at a cost of $500,000 (240209), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
RFP - The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management has been utilizing Tetra Tech, Inc. to assist with writing the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazards Mitigation Plan. The project is not expected to be fully complete and approved by the federal government before the contract expires.
Expected Impact:
Grant funds are available.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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08/06/2024 |
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12/10/2024 |
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/20/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Brian Murray, Deputy EMC, Homeland Security & Emergency Management; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter