Childcare

Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to replace Exhibit F for accessible child care training and supports for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the period of August 24, 2026 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230450), MWBE Contracted Goal: 9%, MWBE Current Participation: 55.28%.

Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Low Income Investment Fund to update the budget (Exhibit B) for Child Care Facilities Fund for Harris County for the period of December 5, 2023 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230147), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the University of Houston in an amount not to exceed $228,000.00, for the period of one year, to support Harris County's efforts to increase the capacity of early childhood care providers through its SURE and SURE Plus programming.

Request by the County Judge for approval to direct HRT to create a survey for Harris County employees who care for young children to better understand the current needs, challenges, and experiences of these Harris County employees and come back with results and recommendations to the October 6, 2026 Commissioners Court.

Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Children At Risk to update the Budget (Exhibit B) for Early Learning Quality Network for Harris County for the period of October 10, 2023 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230095), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

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AVANCE Houston

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Harris County Commissioners Court

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