Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. to add renewal options and update Exhibit B of the agreement to provide economic stability for participants through the Employ2Empower Program for Housing and Community Development for the period of November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount, in connection with a Discretionary Exemption.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 8, 2024, Commissioners Court approved an agreement between Harris County and Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. for the Employ2Empower Program using a total of $1,518,000.00 in General Funds to recruit and navigate approximately 200 individuals into immediate employment, provide compensation for employment, and provide participants with skills development, vocational training, support, job placement support, transportation, referral to healthcare providers to support medical needs, and provide a steady source of food to build up a supported living experience until housing, health, and safety have been established and maintained.
On January 9, 2025, Commissioners Court approved a First Amendment to the Agreement for the Employ2Empower Program to revise the budget. The project allocation remained at $1,518,000.00 in General Funds.
Expected Impact:
No additional impact to the County, the total award amount remains $1,518,000.00 in General Funds.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: L: Foster more living-wage jobs that ensure worker safety, benefits, and stability across all educational levels.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/08/2024 |
24-6179 |
Approval of 12-month Agreement |
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01/09/2025 |
25-0345 |
Approval of First amendment |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 11/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Amanda Rocha, HCD Director of Policy and Partnerships; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Amendment