Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action on a program proposal for the Harris County M/WBE Scorecard to assess implementation of the Minority & Women-Owned-Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program across Harris County departments.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 29, 2019, the Commissioners Court established the Harris County Department of Economic Opportunity and Equity, which was later renamed the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO). This department was tasked with managing the Countywide M/WBE Program, initiated in response to the findings of a disparity study released on June 30, 2020.
The M/WBE Program Policy outlines 16 roles and responsibilities for County User Departments involved in the awarding and monitoring of County contracts. Key responsibilities include designating individuals to monitor and report M/WBE compliance to DEEO, collaborating with DEEO to anticipate upcoming solicitations, identifying M/WBEs for specific contract opportunities, and assisting in the development, monitoring, and implementation of M/WBE contract goals and commitments. DEEO is committed to overseeing the M/WBE Program and seeks to collaborate with County agencies and departments to achieve Harris County's aspirational goal of 30% participation of M/WBEs in total County contract spending.
On June 4, 2024, Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Administration (OCA) to collaborate with US, DEEO, Purchasing, and the Auditor's Office to:
- Review M/WBE utilization and all ...
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