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File #: 25-4332    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/30/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/10/2025 Final action: 7/10/2025
Title: Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Horne LLP for compliance services for the Texas Solar for All coalition for Harris County for the period of July 10, 2025 - July 9, 2026 with three (3) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240405), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Secondary Department: Purchasing
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable): 240405
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Horne LLP

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 13.3%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Horne LLP for compliance services for the Texas Solar for All coalition for Harris County for the period of July 10, 2025 - July 9, 2026 with three (3) one-year renewal options, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (240405), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13.3%.
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Background and Discussion:
A new term contract is needed to find a qualified vendor to provide compliance services and program administration support for the Solar for All program. The new term contract will be setup for one (1) initial year with three (3) one-year options to renew.

Expected Impact:
The goal of the project is to transform access to distributed solar for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Texas by creating new community wealth and savings through energy cost reductions, equity opportunities, and access to good-paying clean energy jobs.

Alternative Options:
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