Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210034
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Deaf Link, Inc.
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Deaf Link, Inc. in the additional amount of $188,825 for emergency notification system for deaf, blind and hard of hearing residents for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the extended period of June 29, 2026 - June 28, 2027 (210034), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of an extension with Deaf Link, Inc. for emergency notification system for deaf, blind
and hard of hearing residents for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the period
of June 29, 2026 - June 28, 2027
Expected Impact:
Emergency notification system for deaf, blind, hard of hearing and low literate residents. HCOHSEM awarded
the project to Deaf Link, Inc. at court on 6/29/21. Approval is requested to extend the contract end date.
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