Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Job No 210317
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American Institute for Research
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 20%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 by the Office of County Administration for approval of a data use agreement with The American Institutes for Research for evaluation consulting services.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 13, 2022, Commissioners Court authorized the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) in the amount of $652,968.39 for evaluation consulting services as a subaward of the agreement with American Institutes for Research (AIR) under Job No. 210317. Since then, AIR has provided applied research and data analysis, management strategies, and other services for conducting a Comprehensive Program Evaluation of Homelessness and Reentry Program. Data analysis provided by AIR tracks progress of individuals and families are making in addressing barriers and preparing for stable life, even if they do not immediately obtain permanent housing.
Expected Impact:
The evaluator will be able to gain access to data needed to complete the Re-entry evaluation.
Alternative Options:
The evaluator will not be able to complete the Reentry analysis due to lack of data.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
3/22/22
22-2097
Approval of contract awards for applied research and data analysis, strategic planning an...
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