24/0362 - Electric Forklifts for the Harris County Flood Control District

The contract is for the purchase of electric forklifts for the Harris County Flood Control District. The contract was awarded to Chaves Brothers Management, LLC, with a total price of $89,000. The contract term is from January 9, 2025, to January 8, 2026. The project aims to reduce pollution from the Michael Talbott Service Center and the South Service Center by replacing older diesel equipment with new electric equipment. • The contract includes the purchase of two electric forklifts and related equipment. • The project is funded by grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP). • The contract is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the service centers. • The project is part of the county's strategic plan to minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.