Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
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
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with BakerRipley in the amount of $300,000; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, 243,687; Justice for All Immigrants, $278,690; KIND, Inc., $278,687; and Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service, $243,687 for immigrant legal services fund for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (230186), Justification for 0% MWBE 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 Department (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 Housing & Community Development Department. This program will deliver direct legal representation to immigrants in detention or facing the threat of deportation.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: V: Reduce eviction and foreclosure rates among residents.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): V1: Enhance and centralize eviction legal aid and financial assistance programs.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
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Action Taken |
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07/18/2023 |
240 |
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement |
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12/19/2023 |
268 |
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposals meeting requirements |
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03/26/2024 |
426 |
Request to execute an amendment to an agreement |
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04/23/2024 |
327, 347 |
Request to execute an amendment to an agreement and approval to correct the vendor name |
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10/29/2024 |
313 |
Request for approval of a renewal option (1of 4) |
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11/12/2024 |
244 |
Request for approval to rescind an award from Houston Volunteer Lawyers |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Toi Babineaux, Director, Community Resilience Programs, Housing & Community Development Department; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manger, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter