Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, ID
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Amigos Library Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 for approval of a renewal option with Amigos Library Services for transparent language software goods and services for the Public Library for the period of February 1, 2027 - January 31, 2028 at a cost of $8,870, in connection with a service agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Request to purchase continued access to Transparent Language Online, acquired in conjunction with the Houston Area Database Consortium. In buying with the library Consortium, cost is lowered for the Harris County Public Library and yet the full service is received and utilized. Billing is handled through our AMIGOS membership and services are obtained from Transparent Language, Inc.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact is expanded access to language-learning resources for patrons, including English as a Second Language learners and individuals preparing for U.S. citizenship. Renewing Transparent Language will support lifelong learning by providing free, flexible access to more than 110 languages for users of all ages and backgrounds.
Alternative Options:
No alternatives are available via the consortium.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local economy.
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K4: Expand adult literacy programs.
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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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Contract and year 1 approved. |
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 2/1/2027
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Amber Seely, Division Director, Library/Circulation, Collections & Technical Services; Cameron Conklin, Buyer, Purchasing Services
Attachments (if applicable): Letter