City Of Houston

Houston, TX Doing business as Public Libraries HPL Financial Services

UEI
TCK9JACGRSN7
CAGE
43PD7
Primary NAICS
519210 Libraries and Archives
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

FY2025 rankings

Its parent company, City of Houston, ranks:

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • U.S. Local Government
  • Municipality
  • City
  • Local Government Owned
Entity structure
U.S. Government Entity
Corporate family
  • Houston Dynamo Parent City Of Houston · Houston, TX H8Q4KLPE1WV3
    • Public Libraries
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Employees
11-50
Estimated annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Industry
  1. Consumer Discretionary
  2. Consumer Services
  3. Diversified Consumer Services
  4. Specialized Consumer Services
SIC code
82 Educational Services
Profiles

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Contract awards

Grant awards

Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

Grant subawards

Prime recipient Prime award Amount Awarded
Not on record The library will expand social services at the Central location to provide professional training to library staff and to better support customers in crisis at… LS-260847-OLS-26 $73,200
Not on record Digitizing and preserving bound and unbound volumes (approximately 15,000 pages) of the Houston Forward Times newspaper covering years 1960-1980 LS-256843-OLS-24 $40,000
Not on record Providing tuition for 40 new program participants in the Career Online High School (COHS) program LS-256843-OLS-24 $75,000

About the company

The City of Houston HPL Financial Services Division, doing business as Public Libraries, is a U.S. local government entity that operates the Houston Public Library system. As a division of the City of Houston, it provides comprehensive library services to the residents of Houston, Texas. The organization has been registered to receive federal awards since August 24, 2005, and has successfully secured both federal contracts and grants to support various initiatives. These projects primarily focus on enhancing library services, preserving historical collections, promoting educational opportunities, and improving digital access within the Houston community. The Houston Public Library system serves as a vital resource for information, education, and cultural enrichment for the diverse population of America's fourth-largest city.

The City of Houston HPL Financial Services Division has been awarded one notable federal contract through NASA's Shared Services Center. This contract, awarded on February 1, 2022, with a ceiling value of $25,000, is for a project titled "HPL ASTRO-DOME: Linking Youth to the Universe." Classified as a Grant for Research, this contract is set to be completed by January 31, 2024. The project aims to connect youth in Houston with space sciences and foster their interest in these fields through the resources and programming of the Houston Public Library system. This award demonstrates the organization's involvement in educational initiatives that leverage its position as a public library to promote scientific interest and knowledge among young people in Houston. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating it was awarded through full and open competition.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards, primarily from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Department of Education. These grants support a wide array of projects, including the digitization and preservation of historical materials, particularly those related to African American history in Houston. Notable projects include the digitization of the Ben DeSoto Collection, preservation of oral history recordings, and the creation of digital literacy programs for youth. For example, a $100,000 grant from IMLS supports the digitization of over 1,400 vulnerable audiovisual materials related to Houston's African American history. Another significant grant of $2,000,347 from the Department of Education funds the "HPL's Youth Digi-Lit Project," which delivers digital literacy services and programming for youth in the Houston area. The Houston Public Library has also received sub-grants from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to support programs such as the Career Online High School (COHS) and initiatives to provide internet access to students. These grants demonstrate the library's commitment to preserving local history, enhancing digital access, and supporting educational initiatives within the Houston community.

Quick answers

Is City Of Houston registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. City Of Houston's SAM.gov registration is active through March 3, 2027.

How does City Of Houston rank among federal contractors?

City Of Houston's parent company, City of Houston, ranked #5 in NAICS 92219, #5 in PSC X1BG and #41 in PSC M1JZ in FY2025.

What is City Of Houston's most recent federal award?

City Of Houston's most recent federal grant award is The african american history research center at houston public library will digitize and make accessible vulnerable… (MH255966OMS24), from Institute of Museum and Library Services, on July 1, 2024.

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