Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Jie Wu, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220111
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): NPower INC DBA Tech-TSC, 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 NPower INC DBA Tech-TSC, INC for training for Apprenticeship Workforce Program for Harris County for the extended period of February 2, 2027 – September 30, 2027, with no increase in the total contract amount (220111), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
In March 2022, Commissioners Court approved the advertisement of a Request for Proposals for the Apprenticeship Advantage Program to expand and create opportunities for U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship Programs in traditional and high-growth emerging industries within Harris County, including wraparound support services. Following the competitive selection process, NPower Inc. was selected as a subrecipient based on its ability to meet program requirements and the quality of its proposed services.
NPower is a national workforce development organization with an established presence in Texas. Its apprenticeship program is DOL-registered and designed to create pathways for individuals seeking to enter or advance within the technology sector.
The Apprenticeship Advanta...
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