Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dickerman, Jesse
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240035
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hagerty Consulting, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 14.0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Technical Assistance, Portfolio Management, and Compliance Support for the Office of County Administration for the period of August 6, 2025 - August 5, 2026 at a cost of $2,883,910 (240035), MWBE Contracted Goal: 14.0%.
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Background and Discussion:
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress in March 2021 to provide additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. ARPA funding provides for rental relief, as well as State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). SLFRF can be spent at the discretion of the jurisdiction receiving the funds so they can best serve local communities.
In March 2021, Harris County received $915 million in ARPA funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which must be committed by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. Harris County Commissioners Court set out five clear priorities: Health, Housing, Jobs and Education, Justice & Safety, and County Operations. The ARPA Portfolio Management Office (PMO) works across Commissioners Court offices, County depart...
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