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 - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230064
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with HAM-BAR, L.L.C. DBA Environmental Southwest for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, and mowing for the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027, at a cost of $876,469, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230064), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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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. This contract is 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 provide the services needed to support construction and repair projects throughout Harris County. These services include seeding, fertilization, hydromulch applications, soil amendment applications, and mowing of channels and basins.
Alternative Options:
Services could be provided through in-house working crews, however, the County does not currently have the equipment nor training necessary 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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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02/21/2023 |
226 |
Award |
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02/27/2024 |
308 |
Renewal 1 of 4 Approve |
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05/22/2025 |
171 |
Renewal 2 of 4 Approve |
Location:
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Turf Establishment Vegetation Promotion, and Mowing for the HCFCD. |
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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: 3/19/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 6/1/2026
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; Dat Trinh, Senior Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, CPI