Legislation Details

File #: 26-1784    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 3/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval of a vendor name change from KGBTexas Communications (as approved) to KGBTexas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc. dba K Harvey Brand Partners (amended) for branding, marketing and strategic communication services for the Toll Road Authority (210314), MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.2%.
Attachments: 1. 26-1784 Vendor Name Change Job No. 210314 - KGBTexas Marketing-Public Relations, Inc. dba K Harvey Brand Partners

Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

 

Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

 

Project ID (if applicable): 210314

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): KGBTexas Communications (as approved); KGBTexas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc. dba K Harvey Brand Partners (amended)

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 21.2%

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of a vendor name change from KGBTexas Communications (as approved) to KGBTexas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc. dba K Harvey Brand Partners (amended) for branding, marketing and strategic communication services for the Toll Road Authority (210314), MWBE Contracted Goal: 21.2%.

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Background and Discussion:

These services will advance the business objectives to support HCTRA and are a critical component of ensuring the agency’s ability to fulfill its mission and achieve its vision through strategic communications. This fundamental undertaking includes a researched communications strategy, branding, marketing, public relations, planning and messaging, and production of multi-media materials. These efforts will span a variety of channels, including: paid media, web content and development, collateral materials, direct marketing, social media, and media relations.

 

Expected Impact:

Services will provide experience in multicultural branding, marketing and strategic communication campaigns to advance the HCTRA’s business objectives on an as needed basis.

 

Alternative Options:

N/A

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  N/A

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

9/28/22

199

Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement and consent for Request for Proposal for 210314.

5/24/22

215

Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting Requirements.

8/23/22

425

Execute an amendment to an agreement with KGBTexas Communications, change to“For the Elections Administrator’s Office”

8/23/22

427

Execute an amendment to an agreement with Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services, Inc.

4/25/23

 

Renewal 1

2/27/24

 

Execute an amendment to an agreement with KGBTexas Communications change to “For the Elections Administrator’s Office”

3/26/24

352

Renewal 2

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Choose an item.

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Branding, Marketing and Strategic Communication Services for the Harris County Toll Road Authority

 

 

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

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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)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Gisselle Zapata, Sr. Contract Manager, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter