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): 240033
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hustle, Inc.
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Hustle, Inc. for text messaging platform services for Precinct 1 for the period of August 6, 2026 - August 5, 2027, at a cost of $460,000 (240033), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Peer-to-Peer text messaging services for PSA announcements, emergency preparedness, town hall events, and other notifications of importance and guidance to the constituents by the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Expected Impact:
Increase awareness of county-wide projects and initiatives of various natures that impact the well-being of Harris County Precinct One Constituents.
Alternative Options:
NOT APPLICABLE
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/06/2024
286
Contract Award
10/29/2024
338
Amendment 1
01/23/2025
135
Amendment 2
02/27/2025
101
Amendment 3
06/26/2025
199
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