HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 30 - Portable Restroom Rental Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
SUBJECT: ANNNUAL CONTRACT FOR PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for renewal of an annual contract for
portable restroom rental services with United Rentals, Inc. for various
departments as-needed.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund and other funds for an annual
estimated amount of$100,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
portable toilet rental and maintenance used primarily by the Parks and
Recreation Department and is available to other departments on an as-
needed basis.
This annual contract will be made in accordance with an existing
Cooperative Agreement with Harris County Department of Education as
allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791. This contract is for an initial one-year
period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the
second renewal option.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to United
Rentals, Inc. The Parks and Recreation Department and Purchasing
reviewed the contract for specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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