Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 240035
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.3%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Technical Assistance, Portfolio Management, and Compliance Support for the Office of County Administration for the period of August 6, 2024 - August 5, 2025 with three (3) one-year renewal options (240035), MWDBE Contracted: 13.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress in March 2021 to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. ARPA funding provides for rental relief, as well as State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). SLFRF can be spent at the discretion of the jurisdiction receiving the funds so they can best serve local communities.
In March 2021, Harris County received $915 million in ARPA funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which must be committed by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. Harris County Commissioners Court set out five clear priorities: Health, Housing, Jobs and Education, Justice & Safety, and County Operations. The ARPA Portfolio Management Office (PMO) works across Commissioners Court offices, County departments, external program administrators and other stakeholders to ensure programs meet programmatic and compliance objectives.
Expected Impact:
Vendor will support the ARPA PMO in the selection, implementation, evaluation, and close-out of projects across the portfolio. Vendor will provide technical assistance to understand federal compliance guidelines for program eligibility, implementation, and monitoring. Vendor will also help the ARPA PMO track key performance indicators (KPIs), collect granular data from subrecipients, complete reports required by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and ensure compliance and monitoring plans are developed and executed.
Alternative Options:
Not receiving this support would limit Harris County’s ability to meet compliance and reporting requirements established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, increasing portfolio risks.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
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Action Taken |
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03/30/21 |
21-1336 |
Approval of the process, accountability mechanisms, and priorities for the spending of Harris County Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds |
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06/08/21 |
21-2633 |
Acceptance of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant |
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05/07/24 |
166 |
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Technical Assistance, Portfolio Management, and Compliance Support for the Office of County Administration (240035). |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: August 6, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Romeo Solis, Director, ARPA Portfolio Management Office, Office of County Administration; Jessica Barelas, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc.