Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230257
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): School Readiness Consulting, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with School Readiness Consulting, LLC to replace the budget in Exhibit B (BAFO) of the Master Agreement and transition the payment structure to milestone-based billing to the agreement for early learning quality networks evaluation for Harris County for the period of January 30, 2024 - December 31, 2026 with no increase in the total contract amount (230257), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Depart of Equity and Equal Opportunity has contracted with School Readiness Consulting, LLC (SRC) to evaluate the Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) program. This contract is funded through the FLEX fund. A cost-neutral amendment is sought to implement a milestone-based payment structure.
The ELQN program is an ARPA funded Early Childhood Initiatives program that partners with five local communities to create and implement community-based plans to fund improvements and enhancements to local early care and education.
Expected Impact:
Upon approval of this amendment, School Readiness Consulting, LLC will have the ability to invoice based on milestones completed.
Alternative Options:
The Court could forgo passing the amendment, leaving the current budget and payment structure in-place.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing...
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