Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240244
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Avenue Community Development Corporation (Primary); Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (Secondary)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
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 Avenue Community Development Corporation (Primary) and Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (Secondary) for homeowner sustainability education and counseling services for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 23, 2025 - December 31, 2026 (240244), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County seeks to contract with HUD-approved housing counseling agencies to provide eligible low-income homebuyers with homeowner education and counseling services. The goal is to raise awareness of homeownership opportunities within the county and support individuals in achieving sustainable homeownership.
This RFP invites interested parties to outline their capabilities, experience, and proposed approach to delivering effective homeownership education and counseling services within the scope of this program. The selected parties...
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