Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240282
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American YouthWorks
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with American YouthWorks for Environmental Stewardship Program for Precinct 2 for the period of May 8, 2026 - May 7, 2027, at a cost of $397,352 (240282), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 2 is empowered with fifty-five (55) parks including hike and bike trails and undeveloped
green space. The parks are diverse in terms of themes and park goers' accommodations. A list of just a few
recreational accommodations are as follows:
? Two (2) dog parks in two (2) of our parks.
? Water park assemblies in four (4) of the parks (one [1] each).
? For those who really like water, we also have a beach park that encompasses two (2) beaches with
seasonal lifeguard attendance.
? "All Inclusive Park" which will accommodate our "special needs" community.
? Multiple walking trails and nature trails.
? Horse arena for horseback riding.
? Pier fishing and boat docks, a floating dock with canoe launch.
? Archery.
? Pavilion rentals.
A current value statement is to progressively assure that in fifty-five (55) parks parkgoers eventually have fifty-five (55) different unique experiences.
Expected Impact:
Create a program to provide educational experience for youth an...
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