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): 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
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, 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 for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (230185), Justification for 0% MWBE 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:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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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 |
242 |
First Amendment - Approved (Catholic Charities) |
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10/29/2024 |
302 |
Contract Renewal - Approved |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/18/2025
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 of Community Resilience Programs, Housing & Community Development, Jermey Woodard, Assistant Director of Sourcing and Contract Management, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter