Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Purchasing
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Negotiation
Project ID (if applicable): 250107
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Community Resources for Justice, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval on the basis of highest overall evaluation and authorize negotiations with Community Resources for Justice, Inc. for professional services to provide non-carceral feasibility study for Harris County, and the county, at its sole discretion, may discontinue negotiations and proceed to negotiate with the next ranking vendor(s) if unable to agree to an executable contract (250107), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County's jail facilities are operating at or near capacity and are not equipped to support the increasing behavioral health and medical needs of the population. Recognizing that expanding jail capacity alone would not address the root causes of incarceration, the County sought to explore alternatives through a non-carceral lens. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued to identify a qualified firm to develop recommendations focused on deflection, diversion, and community-based services. Following a review, Community Resources for Justice, Inc. was selected to proceed with negotiations for this level of effort.
Expected Impact:
Engaging an experienced firm will help Harris County develop actionable strategies to safely reduce...
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