Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220058
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Outreach Strategists, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 28%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
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): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC for Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) facilitator and communication services for the Flood Control District for the period of August 23, 2026 - August 22, 2027, at a cost of $374,805 (220058), MWBE Contracted Goal: 28%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion: On August 11, 2020, Harris County Commissioners Court approved bylaws that reconstituted the Harris County Flood Control District Task Force as the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF). The CFRTF Bylaws specify that an independent facilitator will be hired to support the work of the CFRTF in advising the County on Flood Resilience Efforts. The County's Flood Resilience Plan was kicked off in December 2024.
Expected Impact:
The purpose of this Request for Court action is to approve the renewal option with Outreach Strategists, LLC in the additional amount of $374,805 to continue to facilitate and build capacity for the CFRTF. This is especially critical as the Harris County Flood Resilience Plan is currently underway and the CFRTF continues in their key role as the community advisors to this effort.
In this role, the CFRTF will continue to collaborate wi...
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