Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220410
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rupani Foundation
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 Rupani Foundation for pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the extended period of May 16, 2025 - July 16, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
The County released the Early Childhood Impact Fund RFP in late 2020 to solicit applications from service providers, organizations, and researchers to implement a three-year program to invest in high-impact early childhood programs. Three organizations were selected to receive funding.
Rupani Foundation was awarded to support parent training and wraparound services for immigrant, refugee, and under resourced families in Harris County. The program improves caregiver knowledge and skills related to early child and brain development, which will lead to improved academic and developmental outcomes for the children impacted.
To ensure accurate spenddown of ARPA funds for this program, a cost-neutral amendment is sought to extend the performance period end date from May 15, 2025 to July 16, 202
Expected Impact:
A cost-neutral amendment for the Rupani Foundation will ensure accurate spenddown of the program's budget with additional time.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court could forgo the amendment and Rupani Foundation will continue with the current ...
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