Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220162
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Food Bank
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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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 Houston Food Bank in the additional amount of $1,259,908 to update the budget in the Best and Final Offer (Exhibit B), Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E) and the Statement of Work (Exhibit G) for reducing food insecurities for Public Health Services for the extended period of October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 (220162), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The ARPA Food & Nutrition Portfolio was established to address food insecurity in Harris County by expanding access to nutritious, culturally appropriate foods in communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this initiative, Harris County Public Health awarded funds to Houston Food Bank to support procurement and distribution efforts through its extensive network of local partners.
This third amendment extends the term of the agreement through October 31, 2026, and adds $1,259,908 to continue and expand food distribution services. These additional resources will support the ongoing delivery of healthy foods to underserved populations and strengthen community-based food access across the county.
Expected Impact:
Extending the...
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