Primary Department: Domestic Relations
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: David W. Simpson, J. D., Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): Contract Number 22-00086
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG)
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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 amendment two to the contract with the Office of the Texas Attorney General to extend the term to August 31, 2028 for the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Services.
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Background and Discussion:
The child support partnership between Harris County and the Office of the Attorney General has existed for
over 20 years. Amendment Two to the Contract of the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Services will provide comprehensive, effective, and efficient child support services. The Harris County Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this amendment. The two-year Contract became effective on September 1, 2021, the initial term ended on August 31, 2023. The Contract contained three (3) automatic one-year renewal terms, and the final renewal term is due to expire August 31, 2026. The Parties now desire to amend the terms of the Contract and extend it for two years and will expire August 31, 2028.
Expected Impact:
The contract pays Harris County to establish, monitor, enforce, modify and terminate child support with the competence and experience of its partner agencies, together with the comprehensive arsenal of enforcement services provided by the federal gov...
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