Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with ROADS Consulting Group LLC in the additional amount of $175,000 to update the Budget (Exhibit B), and update the Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E) for additional services for small business technical assistance and administer accelerator grants for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the extended period of June 7, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (220392), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature. | Community Exchange
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with ROADS Consulting Group LLC in the additional amount of $175,000 to update the Budget (Exhibit B), and update the Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit E) for additional services for small business technical assistance and administer accelerator grants for the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for the extended period of June 7, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (220392), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
Harris County may extend a contract with ROADS Consulting Group to keep providing free technical help and grants to small businesses through October 2026.
Harris County Commissioners Court may approve a $175,000 contract extension with ROADS Consulting Group LLC through October 31, 2026. ROADS provides free one-on-one help to small businesses in Harris County — especially those owned by women, veterans, and people of color. Services include marketing, bookkeeping, certifications, and business planning. Businesses can receive up to 30 hours of free help. Those who complete at least 15 hours may qualify for accelerator grants. The program is run by the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity.
Harris County may spend $175,000 more on a contract that provides free business help and grants to small businesses in the county. Neighbors who own or work for small businesses may be directly affected.
