Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230064
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Environmental Southwest
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 10%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Environmental Southwest for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, and mowing for the Flood Control District for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, at a cost of $789,312, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (230064), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 10%, MWDBE Current Participation: 10%.
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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.
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, hydro mulch applications, soil amendment applications, and mowing of channels and basins.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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02/21/2023 |
470 |
Advertisement approved for 02/17, 02/24 & 3/3 |
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04/25/2023 |
226 |
Award approved for term 06/01/2023 - 05/31/2024 |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Turf Establishment, Vegetation Promotion, and Mowing for the Harris County Flood Control District |
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Existing Budget |
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Tax Revenue - FCD |
$789,312.00 |
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Total Current Budget |
$789,312.00 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Funding Request |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 02/27/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 06/01/2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: John Watson, Manager, FMT; Kory Nickell, Turf Establishment Coordinator, FMT; Lyndsey Bars, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments: Letter