Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210034
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Deaf Link, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Deaf Link, Inc. in the additional amount of $188,825 for emergency notification system for deaf, blind and hard of hearing residents for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the extended period of June 29, 2026 - June 28, 2027 (210034), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of an extension with Deaf Link, Inc. for emergency notification system for deaf, blind
and hard of hearing residents for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the period
of June 29, 2026 - June 28, 2027
Expected Impact:
Emergency notification system for deaf, blind, hard of hearing and low literate residents. HCOHSEM awarded
the project to Deaf Link, Inc. at court on 6/29/21. Approval is requested to extend the contract end date.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
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: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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06/29/2021 |
478 |
Contract Award |
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06/14/2022 |
192 |
Renewal 1 |
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06/06/2023 |
207 |
Renewal 2 |
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03/26/2024 |
447 |
Amendment 1 |
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03/26/2024 |
447 |
Renewal 3 |
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03/27/2025 |
363 |
Renewal 4 |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Emergency Notification System for Deaf, Blind and Hard of Hearing Residents for the Harris County Office of |
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Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Grant |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
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Total Funding Sources |
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$188,825 |
$188,825 |
$188,825 |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Grant |
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$$188,825 |
$$188,825 |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$$188,825 |
$$188,825 |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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CAO Review Completion Date |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
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:
Lindsey Drouet, Finance Admin Supervisor, Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Buki Oyewumi, Sr. Contract Manager, Office of Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Amendment