Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Community Supervision and Corrections
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Teresa May
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): 240121
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Alpharus Health Texas (corrected); Gateway Foundation - Texas (as approved)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a modification of contract to correct the vendor name from Gateway Foundation - Texas (as approved) to Alpharus Health Texas (corrected) and a renewal option for residential treatment for males and females who are under community supervision for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 (240121).
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Background and Discussion:
The Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) entered into a contract with Gateway Foundation - Texas for residential treatment services utilized by CSCD’s Harris County Residential Treatment Center (“HCRTC”) clients. Gateway Foundation - Texas has changed its name to Alpharus Health Texas, and it has confirmed for CSCD that Alpharus Health Texas is the same entity, with the same Federal Employer Identification Number, organizational structure, leadership, and board of directors, as Gateway Foundation - Texas.
Expected Impact:
No impacts expected. Residential treatment services will continue to be provided.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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4/23/24 |
375 |
Request for approval to advertise project (240121) |
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6/15/24 |
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Contract award |
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8/7/25 |
466 |
Transmittal of renewal |
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7/30/26 |
212 |
Transmittal of renewal |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026
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: Karen Alt, Contracts Administrator, CSCD; Nancy Garcia, HC Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Modification of Contract