Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240282
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American YouthWorks
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with American YouthWorks for Environmental Stewardship Program for Precinct 2 for the period of May 8, 2025 - May 7, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240282), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 2 is empowered with fifty-five (55) parks including hike and bike trails and undeveloped green space. The parks are diverse in terms of themes and park goers' accommodations. A list of just a few recreational accommodations are as follows:
? Two (2) dog parks in two (2) of our parks
? Water park assemblies in four (4) of the parks (one [1] each)
? For those who really like water, we also have a beach park that encompasses two (2) beaches with seasonal lifeguard attendance
? "All Inclusive Park" which will accommodate our "special needs" community ? Multiple walking trails and nature trails ? Horse arena for horseback riding
? Pier fishing and boat docks, a floating dock with canoe launch
? Archery
? Pavilion rentals
A current value statement is to progressively assure that in fifty-five (55) parks parkgoers eventually have fifty-five (55) different unique expe...
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