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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL

Meeting Date: 8/26/2025
District B
Item Creation Date: 7/22/2025

T32722.A1- Professional Environmental Consulting Service- (EFI Global, Inc.)

Agenda Item#: 39.


 
                               
Summary:

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2024-598 to set maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract with EFI GLOBAL, INC, for Professional Environmental Consulting Services for the Houston Housing and Community Development Department - $190,000.00 - Grant Fund

Background:

T32722.A1 - Approve an amending ordinance to Ordinance No. 2024-598 (approve August 13, 2024) to increase the maximum contract amount to $335,000.00; approving and authorizing a first amendment to the Contract No. 4600018296 between the City of Houston and EFI Global, Inc. for professional environmental consulting services for the Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD).

 

Specific Explanation:

The Director of the Houston Housing and Community Development Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amending ordinance to increase the maximum contract amount to $335,000.00; approving and authorizing a first amendment to the Contract No. 4600018296  between the City of Houston and EFI Global, Inc. for professional environmental consulting services for the Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD).

 

The contract was awarded on August 13, 2024, by Ordinance No. 2024-598 with agreement terms effective on September 5, 2024, and expires upon the completion of the project unless terminated sooner with the maximum contract amount $145,000.00, for environmental consulting services related to the demolition of an apartment complex. Expenditures as of July 15, 2025 totaled $145,000.00, leaving this contract depleted of funds. The amendment add environmental consulting services related to an additional demolition of another apartment complex to increase the contract amount by $190,000.00 will allow the City to continue to receive professional environmental consulting and advisory services that are required for current the projects.

 

The scope of work requires the consultant to have all applicable licenses, permits, insurance, and training for environmental-related project management, air monitoring, reporting, and other environmental consulting services. The consultant’s services must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations including those for abatement and demolition of structures according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) rules and regulations when applicable. 

The contract was awarded with a 15% MWBE goal, and EFI Global, Inc., is currently achieving 79%

 

Fiscal Note:

No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.

 

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Jedediah Greenfield                                                                                 Department Approval Authority

Chief Procurement Officer

Finance/ Strategic Procurement Division

 

Estimated Spending Authority

Department

FY2026

Out-Years

Total

Houston Housing Department

$190,000.00

$0.00

$190,000.00


Prior Council Action:

Ordinance 2024-0598, passed August 13, 2024

Amount and Source of Funding:

Total of Funds: $190,000.00

Fund Name: Federal State Local – Pass Through Fund

Fund No. 5030

Contact Information:

Name

Dept/Division

Phone No.:

Barbara Fisher, Division Manager

Finance/SPD

(832) 393-8108

Yesenia Chuca, Deputy Assistant Director

Finance /SPD

(832) 393-8727

Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer

Finance/SPD

(832) 393-9126

 

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7/22/2025 Signed RCASigned Cover sheet