Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): 230271
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): GiveDirectly, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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Request for approval to terminate a contract with GiveDirectly, Inc. for Uplift Harris Administrator for Public Health Services effective July 20, 2025, in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on August 27, 2024 (230271), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
GiveDirectly's contract (Job No. 23/0271) was terminated effective July 20, 2025, following Commissioners Court's June 12, 2025, decision to close out the Community Prosperity Program, including all active contracts, due to ongoing litigation. This termination is directly tied to the program's closure and ensures alignment with Commissioners Court's direction regarding suspension and reallocation of funds.
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