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:
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Jedediah Greenfield Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/ Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2026
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Out-Years
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Total
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Houston Housing Department
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$190,000.00
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$0.00
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$190,000.00
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