Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Port of Houston Authority of Harris County
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement Renewal with the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas in the amount of $114,151.38 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by DEEO during FY2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Worker and Community Protection group provides wage rate compliance services for Port Houston Authority projects in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2258.
This Interlocal Agreement is for FY2026, the period of performance is October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026; this agreement is the annual renewal. The prior approved agreement was for FY2025 performance period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. DEEO and Port of Houston Authority reviewed the prior agreement to ensure it was updated, including cost evaluation to confirm the cost of DEEO's services is fully captured in the agreement. The agreed amount is $114,151.38 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by DEEO.
Expected Impact:
DEEO will use the revenue collected from this agreement to secure the resources required for construction contract compliance. Ongoing cost expenditures include staffing, equipment, supplies, travel, and...
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