Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jie Wu, Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas
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
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement Renewal with Port of Houston Authority of Harris County in the amount of $123,222.18 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity during FY2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Worker and Community Protection subdivision provides wage rate compliance services for Port Houston Authority projects in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2258.
This Interlocal Agreement is for FY2027, the period of performance is October 15, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This agreement is the annual renewal. The prior approved agreement was for FY2026 performance period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. DEEO and Port of Houston Authority reviewed the prior agreement to ensure terms, including the scope of work and cost evaluation, are updated and the cost of services is fully captured in the agreement. The agreed amount is $123,222.18 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by DEEO.
Expected Impact:
The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity will use the fees collected from this agreement to secure the resources required for prevailing wage ...
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