Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250130
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.3%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for early childhood initiatives portfolio evaluation services for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of February 12, 2026 - February 11, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250130), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI) Portfolio was established in 2022 with a combined investment of $149M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity proposes to enter into a contract with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the ECI Portfolio.
The proposed evaluation would examine the local early childhood landscape, assess the implementation and outcomes of ECI-funded programs, and provide analysis and recommendations to inform future decision-making.
Expected Impact:
The evaluation is intended to support informed oversight of the ECI Portfolio by providing data, analysis, and findings related t...
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