Legislation Details

File #: 24-1732    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 3/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with ApexHR Strategies, LLC in the amount of $312,000 for training for the duties of Interim Chief People Officer for the Office of County Administration for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal options.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with ApexHR Strategies, LLC in the amount of $312,000 for training for the duties of Interim Chief People Officer for the Office of County Administration for the period of March 26, 2024 - March 25, 2025 with one (1) one-year renewal options.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of County Administration, informed by discussion with members of Commissioners Court, has identified a need for transformation of Harris County's Human Resources offerings. This agreement engages an Interim Chief People Officer who will be charged with establishing a human resources transformation roadmap, recruiting a permanent Chief People Officer, transitioning Risk Management activities to the Office of Management and Budget, and supporting ongoing human resources operations during the agreement term.

Expected Impact:
The Interim Chief People Officer will initiate HR transformation activities leading to improved talent acquisition and retention, learning & development, performance management, and HR business processes.

Alternative Options:
Continue with current Human Resources and Risk Management offerings.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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