Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner of Precinct 2
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): GY24_MODPOD
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to extend the grant end date to September 29, 2027, for the FY23 Community Project Funding for Precinct 2 ACCESS2HEALTH Modular Pods Project.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2023, Harris County was awarded grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000 by the Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration. The initial grant period for this award was September 30, 2023, through September 29, 2026, for the purpose of providing primary care and mental health services to Harris County residents. On September 9, 2026, the grant end date was extended to 9/29/2027. The project was delayed due to having to rebid the project, as no bid submissions met Harris County Purchasing requirements.
The request seeks the Commissioner Court’s approval to extend the grant end date to September 29, 2027, at no additional cost, as approved by the grantor. The extension will provide additional time to exhaust grant funds totaling $3,000,000, which will be utilized for the production and procurement of the pods, and site work and construction to receive the pods.
Expected Impact:
The extension will provide the additional time needed to expend the $3,000,000 grant funds and complete the project aimed at improving the well-being of the community.
Alternative Options:
Without approval of this no-cost extension, the grant will expire, the grant funds will not be used to support the community, and the health pods will not be provided to the community.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.
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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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10/10/2023 |
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Request to Accept Award (Approved) |
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7/9/2026 |
26-4294 |
Request for approval to reject bids |
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8/25/2026 |
26-5651 |
Request for approval of an award to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
• Jim Fonteno Park - 14350 Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX
• Doss Park - 2500 Frick Rd., Houston, TX
• Pep Mueller Park - 14750 Henry Rd., Houston, TX
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/22/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
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Attachments (if applicable): No Cost Extension Approval, Notice of Award