Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 240124
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rebuilding Together - Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
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 Rebuilding Together - Houston to decrease funds in the amount of $1,500,000 for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) single-family home rehabilitation for Harris County for the period of November 12, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (240124), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this award is to carry out the Harris County Treasury ARPA Single-Family Rehabilitation Program to preserve affordable single-family housing owned by Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) households residing in Harris County by partnering with community organizations to provide rehabilitation services to qualifying homes.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this amendment will allow the Treasury ARPA Affordable Housing Portfolio Single Family Rehabilitation Program to move forward.
Alternative Options:
None
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: U: Build and preserve affordable housing, particularly for low-income families.
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