Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gulfton Management District
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Gulfton Management District in the amount of $77,000 for public art creation and installation of artwork services for Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 has worked in coordination with Gulfton Management District to implement public art installations in the district including the installation of 5 murals promoting unity, paths forward, music and culture, food and community roots. FLEX funds have been used to fund murals.
Expected Impact:
These funds will be used to create artistic elements such as murals, structures and sculptures with the following purpose: state or local economic development; for small or disadvantaged business development; to stimulate, encourage, and develop business location and commercial activity in the County; to promote or advertise the County and its vicinity or conduct a solicitation program to attract conventions, visitors, or businesses; to improve the extent to which women and minority businesses are awarded County contracts; to support comprehensive literacy programs for the benefit of County residents; and for the encouragement, promotion, im...
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