Legislation Details

File #: 24-6827    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 10/18/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2024 Final action: 10/29/2024
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Rupani Foundation for pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the extended period of May 16, 2025 - July 16, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Attachments: 1. 24-6827 Amendment - Rupani Foundation Job No. 220410

Department: Purchasing

Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

 

Project ID (if applicable): 220410

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rupani Foundation

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability

 

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 Rupani Foundation for pilot or expand early childhood programs through the Early Childhood Impact Fund for Harris County for the extended period of May 16, 2025 - July 16, 2025, with no increase in the total contract amount (220410), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.

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Background and Discussion:

The County released the Early Childhood Impact Fund RFP in late 2020 to solicit applications from service providers, organizations, and researchers to implement a three-year program to invest in high-impact early childhood programs. Three organizations were selected to receive funding. 

 

Rupani Foundation was awarded to support parent training and wraparound services for immigrant, refugee, and under resourced families in Harris County. The program improves caregiver knowledge and skills related to early child and brain development, which will lead to improved academic and developmental outcomes for the children impacted.

 

To ensure accurate spenddown of ARPA funds for this program, a cost-neutral amendment is sought to extend the performance period end date from May 15, 2025 to July 16, 202

 

Expected Impact:

A cost-neutral amendment for the Rupani Foundation will ensure accurate spenddown of the program’s budget with additional time.

 

Alternative Options:

Commissioners Court could forgo the amendment and Rupani Foundation will continue with the current contract timeline, likely resulting in underspending of funds. 

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

x Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

5/16/2023

387

Approval of contract

9/19/2023

23

Approval of Amendment No 1

12/19/2023

11

Approval of Amendment No 2

5/7/2024

22

Approval of Amendment No 3

8/6/2024

14

Approval of Amendment No 4

 

Location: N/A

Address (if applicable): N/A

Precinct(s): Choose an item.

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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2651 - American Rescue Plan 2021

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

1040 - FLEX Fund

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Total Personnel

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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Jackee Ballesteros, Sr. Manager, Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity; Matthew McGarrity, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter