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 (163,117.00), and Galveston-Houston Immigration Representation Project (67,618.00) for the Survivor Services in Immigration Law Program for the Community Services Department for the period of January 25, 2023 - January 24, 2024, (210254) for a total of $394,960.
Expected Impact:
Legal Services in compliance with the guidebook for survivor services in immigration law.
Alternative Options:
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 |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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7/20/2021 |
21-3420 |
Passed |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
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$394,960 |
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$394,960 |
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$394,960 |
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Total Current Budget |
$394,960 |
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Additional Budget Requested |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
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Total Funding Sources |
$394,960 |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Requested |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/10/2023
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/25/2023
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; Community Services Department; Michael Olaoye, Senior Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, RFP