Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Geotechnology Research Institute of the Houston Advanced Research Center
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
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 County Administration for approval of an amendment to the subrecipient agreement with the Geotechnology Research Institute of the Houston Advanced Research Center, to pass through additional grant funds in the amount of $2,902,119 for the EPA-funded Solar for All program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) is a key implementation partner for the Texas Solar for All Coalition. The subrecipient agreement with HARC provides critical programmatic support to coalition members, leveraging HARC's expertise in clean energy, climate equity, and resilience programming. Within the Coalition, HARC leads efforts in Port Arthur, Tarrant County, statewide multifamily housing, and Hub Homes/Community Hubs. Since the program's inception, HARC has worked alongside Harris County to jointly design and manage the program's complex administrative needs.
Expected Impact:
The proposed amendment will increase funding to support HARC's expanded role in delivering crucial Engagement, Workforce Development, Financial Assistance, and Technical Assistance components of the Dallas County program. This will enhance ser...
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