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File #: 24-5635    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with VN TeamWork, Inc. to update the budget table contained in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) for early learning quality network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230095), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Attachments: 1. 24-5635 Agreement Documents Job No. 230095.pdf
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 230095
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): VN TeamWork, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature

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 VN TeamWork, Inc. to update the budget table contained in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B) for early learning quality network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230095), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law. Harris County Commissioners Court set goals for ARPA funding to mitigate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing support for early learning and care initiatives .

Research shows that approximately 25% of child care facilities closed statewide during the pandemic, with a 20% loss in available child care capacity. In response, Harris County is piloting the Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN), a community-driven initiative aimed at improving early learning and care by collaborating with providers, families, and stakeholders to enhance quality based on each community's unique strengths. This effort is supported by the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity, a Network Support Hub (NSH), and four Local Network Organizations (LNO) serving five communities in Harris County.

VN Teamwork, one of the LNOs, is amending its budget to reallocate funds initially designated for: 1) the partial ...

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