Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220162
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Common Market Texas, Incorporated
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The Common Market Texas, Incorporated in the additional amount of $1,274,908 to update the Statement of Work (Exhibit A) for reducing food insecurities for Public Health Services for the extended period of August 31, 2025 - December 31, 2026 (220162), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The ARPA Food & Nutrition Portfolio funds transformative programs aimed at addressing food insecurity and strengthening local food systems in Harris County. As part of this initiative, Harris County Public Health awarded funds to The Common Market Texas to increase access to fresh, healthy, and locally sourced foods for communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This second amendment extends the agreement through December 31, 2026, and provides additional funding to continue food distribution and expand program reach. The amendment allows The Common Market to sustain critical services, including the distribution of Farm Fresh Boxes and support for community-based organizations serving low-income households and food deserts.
Expected Impact:
This amendment supports the continued distribution of healthy, locally sourced food to underserved communities in Harris County and expands the reach of the county’s ARPA Food & Nutrition strategy. It reinforces efforts to provide equitable access to nutritious food through community-based partnerships.
Alternative Options:
• Take no action - Funds would remain unallocated, reducing the total volume of food distributed and potentially delaying relief for food-insecure residents.
• Redirect funds to another subrecipient - May cause administrative delays and require additional vetting and contracting, which could slow food delivery
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K2: Partner with community organizations to create new and build upon existing apprenticeship opportunities,
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N2: Increase food/nutrition education and access to healthier food.
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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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5/10/2022 |
202 |
Approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposals for Reducing Food Insecurities for Public Health Services |
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8/23/2022 |
19 |
Approval of contract award on the basis of best proposals meeting requirements to four (4) vendors |
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10/8/2024 |
20 |
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to extend the term, reduce funding, update the budget in the Best and Final Offer (BAFO), update the Federal Award Identification Table, and update the Statement of Work |
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5/22/2025 |
281 |
Approval to extend the term to 8/30/2025 |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Molly Brown, Associate Director, Administrative Service, Public Health Services; Margaret Obot, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Amendment.