Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230185
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): BakerRipley; Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project; The Tahirih Justice Center
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 for approval of a renewal option with BakerRipley, at a cost of $118,488; Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, $118,488; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $78,992; and The Tahirih Justice Center, $78,992 for survivor services in Immigration Law Program for the Housing and Community Development Department (230185), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 10, 2020, Commissioners Court engaged in a discussion regarding the creation of an immigrant legal service program for indigent Harris County residents who had been victimized by crime. The discussion resulted in a resolution directing Housing and Community Services Department (HCD) to design, administer funds, and oversee an immigrant legal services program for indigent Harris County residents who had been victimized by crime. On July 20, 2021, Commissioners Court authorized the allocation of funding for the Program’s Guidelines. The Program shall provide direct legal representation to indigent Harris County residents who were victims of crime.
Expected Impact:
Legal Services in compliance with the guidebook for survivor services in immigration law.
Alternative Options:
None
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
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7/18/2023 |
242 |
Advertisement Approval |
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11/14/2023 |
202 |
Contract - Award Approved |
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06/02/2024 |
332 |
First Amendment Approved (3 Vendors) |
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06/25/2024 |
261 |
First Amendment Approved (Catholic Charities) |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Survivor Services in Immigration Legal Aid Program |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Toi Babineaux, Director, Community Resilience Programs Housing and Community Development; Matthew McGarrity, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter