Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 220111
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): NPower Inc. DBA Tech TSC, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with NPower Inc. DBA Tech TSC, Inc. for training for apprenticeship workforce program for Harris County for the period of January 31, 2023- February 1, 2025, with one (1) two-year renewal options (220111), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
In March 2022, Commissioners Court approved advertisement of RFPs for Apprenticeship Workforce Program, targeting expansion and creation of opportunities for the US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs in traditional and high growth emerging industries within Harris County with wrap-around support services. The RFP selection committee reviewed proposals and the following subrecipient was chosen based on meeting program requirements and quality of program services: NPower Inc.
NPower is a national organization with an existing presence in Texas that has the required experience, industry-recognized curriculum, established employer and apprenticeship partnerships, culturally competent professional leaders, and financial capacity to deliver a holistic Tech Fundamentals program. The Tech Fundamentals program, administered by NPower, is a Registered Apprenticeship Program with the US Department of Labor, and provides trainees with half-day tech skills training, profes...
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