Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 240035
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.3%
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 for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Technical Assistance, Portfolio Management, and Compliance Support for the Office of County Administration for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options (240035), MWDBE Contracted: 13.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress in March 2021 to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. ARPA funding provides for rental relief, as well as State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). SLFRF can be spent at the discretion of the jurisdiction receiving the funds so they can best serve local communities.
In March 2021, Harris County received $915 million in ARPA funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which must be committed by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. Harris County Commissioners Court set out five clear priorities: Health, Housing, Jobs and Education, Justice & Safety, and County Operations. The ARPA Portfolio Management Office (PMO) works across Commissioners Court offices, County departments, external program administrators and other stakeholders to ensure programs meet programmatic and compliance objectives.
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