Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240228
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lone Star Legal Aid
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid for homeowner preservation legal assistance for Housing and Community Development for the period of November 12, 2024 - December 31, 2026 (240228), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County seeks to contract with an organization dedicated to offering legal support in navigating the complexities of home-related legal matters. This RFP invites interested parties to outline their capabilities, experience, and proposed approach to delivering effective legal assistance within the scope of this program. This collaboration aims to empower homeowners by ensuring access to reliable legal guidance and support throughout their homeownership journey. The selected vendor will provide legal guidance and assistance to low-income households on matters such as suit of partition, reviewing real estate documents, removing cloud on titles, adverse possession, probate, estate planning, and other related homeownership matters.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this contract will allow the Treasury ARPA Affordable Housing Portfolio Single-Family Homeowner Preservation Legal Assistance to move forward. No fiscal impact to the County is anticipated.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Advertisement Approved |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/12/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nancy Rojas, Program Manager; Matthew McGarrity, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter