Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: District Courts
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Marilyn Burgess
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220447
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Outreach Strategists, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC for juror participation community outreach campaign for the District Clerk's Office for the period of August 29, 2025 - August 28, 2026, at a cost of $250,000 (220447), MWBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County District Clerk's Office searched qualified vendors to provide marketing and strategic communication services for the purpose of increasing juror appearance rate and increasing diversity amongst jurors in Harris County. Harris County District Clerk's Office worked with the County Purchasing Office for the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) process, made a selection for a Supplier to begin implementation and award was approved in Commissioners Court on 08/29/2023. This request is to renew contract in order to continue the outreach efforts. The HCDCO anticipates reviewing the results and metrics of this campaign, principally in terms of increase in jury participation.
Expected Impact:
Below is a list of desired deliverables in order of priority the HCDCO believes are necessary for a well-rounded and successful marketing campaign within the estimated budget.
1. Increase juror appearance among our target audience.
2. Incre...
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