Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230186
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): BakerRipley; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project; Justice for All Immigrants; KIND, Inc.; Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service; YMCA of Greater Houston
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with BakerRipley, at a cost of $300,000; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $243,687; Justice for All Immigrants, $278,690; KIND, Inc., $278,687; Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service, $243,687; and YMCA of Greater Houston, $273,687, for Immigrant Legal Services Fund for the Housing & Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 (230186), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 10, 2020, Harris County Housing & Community Development (HCD) received Commissioners Court approval to design and implement the Immigrant Legal Services Fund (ILSF) Program in Harris County. Commissioners Court allocated Harris County General Funds for the one-year provision for deportation defense legal services, subject to a one-year extension. The selected vendors delivered direct legal representation to immigrants or indigent residents of Harris County who were unrepresented by legal counsel in detention status or facing the threat of deportation.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this item will allow for the operation of the Immigrant Legal Services Fund Program (ILSF) housed in Harris County Community Services Department...
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