Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220058
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Outreach Strategists, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 28%
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 for approval of a renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC for Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) facilitator and communication services for the Flood Control District for the period of August 23, 2024 - August 22, 2025 at a cost of $749,610 (220058), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWDBE Current Participation: 28%.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 11, 2020, Harris County Commissioners Court approved bylaws that reconstituted the Harris County Flood Control District Task Force as the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF). The CFRTF Bylaws specify that an independent facilitator will be hired to support the work of the CFRTF in advising the County on Flood Resilience Efforts.
Expected Impact:
The purpose of this request is to continue the work done by Outreach Strategists, LLC as an independent facilitator to support the CFRTF. The CFRTF serves in an advisory capacity to the Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT), relevant County Department staff, and the Commissioners Court on Harris County's flood resilience planning efforts and activities. They strive to promote collaboration among stakeholders and encourage equitable resilience planning efforts and flood resilience projects.
Alternative Options:
The CFRTF Bylaws stipulate that the Community Flood Resilience Facilitator shall be a full-time employee or an independent contractor with community engagement experience and a commitment to equity. At this time, a full-time staff position...
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