Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230271
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): GiveDirectly, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
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 GiveDirectly, Inc. in the decreased amount of $301,604 to update the budget for the basic income program (Harris County Community Prosperity Program) with the Administrator for Public Health Services for the period of October 10, 2023 - December 31, 2025 (230271), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Uplift Harris is a guaranteed income pilot that allows participating households to receive $500 monthly for 18 months. The pilot's intent was to provide low-income households with direct unconditional financial support to meet their basic needs. The ARPA Steering Committee recommends updating the program design to include additional restrictions, including the use of debit cards and limited spending categories, and launching a new program.
During the August 15, 2024, Special Meeting of Commissioners Court, approval was granted to proceed with amending the contract with GiveDirectly to include additional restrictions and launch a new program.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/10/2023
409
Agreement Approved
8/6/2024
392
Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for possib...
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