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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220162
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Food Bank
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with the Houston Food Bank in the additional amount of $150,000 for additional services and to update the Budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) and the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) for reducing food insecurities for Public Health Services for the period of January 10, 2023 - October 31, 2026 (220162), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Food Bank (HFB) is a key partner in Harris County's efforts to reduce food insecurity, particularly in communities with limited access to nutritious food. HFB operates a large distribution network that supplies fresh and shelf-stable foods to residents through community organizations, schools, and other local partners. Their established infrastructure and capacity allow them to manage high-volume distribution and maintain operations during emergencies or periods of increased demand.
This contract supports HFB's ongoing work to source, store, and distribute food to high-need areas and aligns with Harris County Public Health's goals to improve nutrition access and advance health equity. Continued partnership ensures that critical food resources remain stable...
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