Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230147
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Low Income Investment Fund
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 3%
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 the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Low Income Investment Fund to decrease funds by $17,700,000 for the grant fund, reduce the administrative fee, update the budget (Exhibit B), update the Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E), and update the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) for child care facilities fund for Harris County for the period of December 5, 2023 - December 31, 2026 (230147), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 3%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Commissioners Court approved the Supportive, Healthy, Inspiring, Nurturing, Environments Child Care Facilities Fund (SHINE) on December 5, 2023 to provide funds for repairs and renovations to child care facilities in Harris County, along with cost-free technical assistance and training. On May 7, 2024 Commissioners Court reduced the limit of appropriation. This RCA seeks to solicit Commissioners Court approval for an Amendment to the agreement with the SHINE vendor, Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) to accommodate the reduction in funds. The amendment includes minimal changes to the statement of work, and achieves the reduction in funds by reducing the number of grants made to local child care providers for repairs and renovations and by reducing some of the administrative costs.
Expected Impact:
Upon approval of this amendment, Harris County will have the ability to implement the SHINE program and meet the established milestones in a timely manner.
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