Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Port of Houston Authority of Harris County
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement Renewal with the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas in the amount of $98,904.40 for Prevailing Wage Compliance Services provided by DEEO during FY2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Worker and Community Protection group provides wage rate compliance services for Port Houston Authority projects under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258.
This Interlocal Agreement is for the annual renewal for FY2025; the period of performance is October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. DEEO and Port of Houston Authority reviewed the prior agreement to ensure it was updated, including cost evaluation to ensure the cost of DEEO’s services is fully captured in the agreement.
Expected Impact:
DEEO will use the revenue collected from this agreement to secure the resources required for construction contract compliance. Ongoing cost expenditures include staffing, equipment, and Labor Compliance Software costs. The expected impact is to ensure contract compliance and worker protections on Port of Houston projects under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court can decline to approve the renewal; not approving the renewal agreement will impact the DEEO’s ability to monitor construction projects for the Port Houston Authority.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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9/19/2023 |
431 |
The court approved the FY2024 ILA between the Port of Houston Authority and DEEO based on ensuring that construction contractors providing services to the Port Houston Authority comply with current wage rate scales and prevailing rates. |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Worker & Community Protection |
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1000 - General Fund |
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$98,904.40 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$98,904.40 |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 09/19/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/01/2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Gary Grier, Assistant Director of Worker & Community Protection, DEEO
Attachments (if applicable): Proposed Interlocal Agreement