Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210254
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Baker Ripley; Catholic Charities of 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 Baker Ripley in the amount of $95,000; Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, $163,117; Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, $67,618; and The Tahirih Justice Center, $69,225 for survivor services in Immigration Law Program for the Community Services Department for the period of January 25, 2023 - January 24, 2024 (210254), MWDBE Contracted 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 $500,000 for the Program's Guidelines. The Program shall provide direct legal representation to indigent Harris County residents who were victims of crime.
Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of contract renewals with Baker Ripley (95,000.00), Tahirih Justice Center (69,225.00), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston (163...
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