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
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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.
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