Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): C2019-0028
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG EN) funded amendment to an agreement with SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc. to extend the period of performance to June 30, 2023 for the provision of infrastructure improvements for the Workforce Training Center Project, Project No. C2019-0028.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 24, 2019, Harris County Commissioners Court approved a CDBG-EN funded agreement in the amount of $2,000,000 in PY2019 funds with SER-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc. to provide funding for a public facility that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Harris County.
On February 22, 2022, Harris County Commissioners Court approved a first amendment to the agreement to add $115,247.52 in CDBG-EN funds to adequately cover construction and related activities.
Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) is now requesting Commissioners Court approval of a second amendment to the agreement to extend the period of performance by an additional 13 months to June 30, 2023, due to material delivery delays caused by COVID-19, which delayed completion of the project.
Expected Impact:
The total project budget remains the same for a total of $2,115,247.52 in CDBG-EN funds. The item extends the period of performance.
Alternative Options:
If the agreement is not approved, then the low-and moderate-inco...
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