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File #: 22-5192    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 8/19/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/23/2022 Final action: 8/23/2022
Title: Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 for community engagement and public outreach services for the 2022 Harris County Bond Program (210314), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): 210314
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services, Inc.

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 100%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.

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 Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services, Inc. in the amount of $350,000 for community engagement and public outreach services for the 2022 Harris County Bond Program (210314), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
In May 2022, Commissioners Court awarded contract to communications consultant Hollaway Environmental and Communications Services, Inc. (Hollaway). This firm was selected based on best proposal meeting requirements for support to the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) in delivery of branding, marketing and strategic communication services on an as-needed basis. The purpose of such efforts is to provide services such as communications strategy, public relations, planning and messaging, and production of multi-media materials.

On August 18, 2022, Commissioners Court approved an order to increase Harris County's bond authority, subject to voter approval on November 8, 2022. As was the case for the Flood Bond Program election in 2018, Court has directed a wide-ranging and accessible public information program in the period leading up to the election.

Staff considered modifications of existing contract versus soliciting proposals in a new procurement. Review of proposals submitted for the previous HCTRA solicitation, evaluation of the resulting contract awarded to Hollaway and consideration of the performance record o...

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