Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240154
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Resonance Media Corp; Spears Consulting Group
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10.64%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 Resonance Media Corp in the amount of $400,000; and Spears Consulting Group, $1,050,000, for strategic communications and public relations services for Precinct 1 for the period of November 12, 2025 - November 11, 2026 (240154), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.64%.
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Background and Discussion:
The renewal is needed for internal strategic communications and public relations needs to more efficiently provide transparent, inclusive, and accessible information to constituents related to public services, programs, and public policy.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this request would give access to services for day-to-day communications support.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended option for this identified need.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
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