Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230185
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): BakerRipley; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project; The Tahirih Justice Center
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with BakerRipley in the amount of $118,488; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project $78,992; and The Tahirih Justice Center $78,992 to change the payment language for survivor services in Immigration Law Program for the Community Services Department for the period of January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024, with no increase in the total contract amount (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 Community Services Department (CSD) 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. On November 14, 2023, Commissioners Court approved of the agreements with the vendors.
Expected Impact:
Legal Services in compliance with the guidebook for survivor services in immigration law.
Alternative Options: N/A
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 Approved |
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11/14/2023 |
202 |
Agreements Approved |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/4/2024
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, Manager of Housing & Legal Services, Harris County Housing and Community Development, Matthew McGarrity, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Contracts