38. • PurchasingTravis County (Travis County)

Approve exemption and Contract No. 4400008691 with United Way for Greater Austin, in the amount of $4,170,693.00, for Early Learning Advancement Collective (ELAC) & Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs. (HHS) (Commissioners Travillion & Gómez)

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-03-24

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This contract facilitates the delivery of Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for Travis County residents. The initiative is designed to strengthen the local early childhood infrastructure and expand access to high-quality after-school and summer programming. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024, a contract for the purchase of a personal or professional service is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption. Contract Information: Contract No.: 4400008691 Contractor Name: United Way for Greater Austin Contract Award Amount: $4,170,693.00 Contract Period: March 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027

Approve exemption and Contract No. 4400008691 with United Way for Greater Austin, in the amount of $4,170,693.00, for Early Learning Advancement Collective (ELAC) &amp; Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs. (HHS) (Commissioners Travillion &amp; Gómez)

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Approve exemption and Contract No. 4400008691 with United Way for Greater Austin, in the amount of $4,170,693.00, for Early Learning Advancement Collective (ELAC) & Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs. (HHS) (Commissioners Travillion & Gómez)