Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
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): Houston Food Bank
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 Houston Food Bank in the additional amount of $150,000 for additional services and to update the Budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) and the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) for reducing food insecurities for Public Health Services for the period of January 10, 2023 - October 31, 2026 (220162), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Food Bank (HFB) is a key partner in Harris County’s efforts to reduce food insecurity, particularly in communities with limited access to nutritious food. HFB operates a large distribution network that supplies fresh and shelf-stable foods to residents through community organizations, schools, and other local partners. Their established infrastructure and capacity allow them to manage high-volume distribution and maintain operations during emergencies or periods of increased demand.
This contract supports HFB’s ongoing work to source, store, and distribute food to high-need areas and aligns with Harris County Public Health’s goals to improve nutrition access and advance health equity. Continued partnership ensures that critical food resources remain stable and available to residents as the County continues addressing long-term impacts of COVID-19 and related economic challenges.
Expected Impact:
The proposed contract will continue to strengthen food access for residents in high-need areas of Harris County by supporting the Houston Food Bank’s ability to distribute fresh and shelf-stable foods efficiently and consistently. By maintaining necessary storage, transportation, and distribution capacity, HFB will be able to sustain reliable food delivery to thousands of households experiencing food insecurity. This investment also supports the County’s broader public health equity goals by improving access to nutritious foods, reducing barriers for vulnerable communities, and enhancing the region’s ability to respond to future emergencies or periods of increased demand. Overall, the contract helps ensure that residents continue to receive essential nutrition support through a well-established and high-performing partner.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K3: Increase reskilling and upskilling opportunities by leveraging community colleges, nonprofits, and other training and resource providers.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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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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11/12/2024 |
15 |
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to update the budget contained in the Harris County ARPA Projects Budget Information, the Federal Award Identification Table, and the Statement of Work |
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6/12/2025 |
234 |
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to extend the term of the Agreement, update the Budget in the Best and Final Offer and update the Statement of Work |
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8/26/2025 |
255 |
Amendment No. 3 extends the term of the Agreement, updates the Budget, Federal Award Identification Table and the Statement of Work. |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable):
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Reducing Food Insecurities for Harris County Public Health Services - Food and Nutrition (ARPA) |
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$150,000 |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
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Total Funding Sources |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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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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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, Director of Community Health and Wellness Division, Public Health Services; Gisselle Zapata, Sr. Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Amendment