Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tiko Hausman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230095
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): YMCA of Greater Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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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 YMCA of Greater Houston to expand the geographic areas for the services under the agreement(s) for early learning quality network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - November 30, 2026, at no additional cost (230095), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law. Harris County Commissioners Court set goals for ARPA funding to mitigate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing support for early learning and care initiatives.
Research shows that approximately 25% of child care facilities closed statewide during the pandemic, with a 20% loss in available child care capacity. In response, Harris County is piloting the Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN), a community-driven initiative aimed at improving early learning and care by collaborating with providers, families, and stakeholders to enhance quality based on each community's unique strengths. This effort is supported by the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Oppor...
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