Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 21/0191
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Elmore Public Relations, Inc., KBG Texas Communications
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 amendments to agreements with Elmore Public Relations, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 and KGB Texas Communications in the amount of $150,000 for community engagement and public outreach services for the 2022 Harris County Bond Program (210191), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
In November 2021, Commissioners Court awarded contracts to communications consultants Elmore Public Relations, Inc. and KBG Texas Communications. These firms were selected based on best proposal meeting requirements for support to the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) in delivery of comprehensive engagement and communications services for implementing the Harris County Flood Control Bond Program. The purpose of such efforts is to provide transparent and accessible public information about the Flood Bond Program.
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 contracts versus soliciting proposals in a new procurement. Review of proposals submitted for the previous HCFCD solicitation, evaluation of the resulting contracts awarded to Elmore Public Relations, Inc. and KGB ...
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