Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Intergovernmental and Global Affairs
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tammy Narvaez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Carrie Simmons
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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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 of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Carrie Simmons and Mike Toomey for legislative liaison services in Austin, Texas for Harris County for the period of September 19, 2026 - September 18, 2027, at a cost of $95,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Transmittal of a renewal option with The Harris Center to provide residential treatment services for adult male and female felony probationers with co-occurring mental illness and substance issues for CSCD. CSCD will be utilizing its existing State funding to pay for the services.
Expected Impact:
The renewed contract permits The Harris Center to continue to provide its services to CSCD clients.
Alternative Options:
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