Legislation Details

File #: 24-3947    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 6/17/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2024 Final action: 6/25/2024
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Outreach Strategists, LLC in the additional amount of $120,000 for additional services for juror participation community outreach campaign for the District Clerk's Office for the period of August 29, 2023 - August 28, 2024 (220447), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
Attachments: 1. 24-3947 Amendment - Outreach Strategists, LLC Job No. 220447
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 220447
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Outreach Strategists, LLC

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Outreach Strategists, LLC in the additional amount of $120,000 for additional services for juror participation community outreach campaign for the District Clerk's Office for the period of August 29, 2023 - August 28, 2024 (220447), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County District Clerk's Office searched qualified vendors to provide marketing and strategic communication services for the purpose of increasing juror appearance rate and increasing diversity amongst jurors in Harris County. Harris County District Clerk's Office worked with the County Purchasing Office for the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) process, made a selection for a Supplier to begin implementation and award was approved in Commissioners Court on 08/29/2023.

This request is to renew the award in order to continue the outreach efforts. The current contract will launch a comprehensive outreach campaign to promote participation in jury service. The digital side of the campaign will be paramount, but this effort will also entail presence in traditional media through interviews with the District Clerk in local news organizations. The launch date of the campaign is 03/11/24 with a duration of 6 weeks. The HCDCO anticipates reviewing the results and metrics of this campaign, principally in terms of increase in jury participation.

Expected Impact:
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