Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230186
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service (corrected) and RAICES (as approved)
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 for approval to correct the vendor name from RAICES (as approved) to Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service (corrected) in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on December 19, 2023 in the amount of $225,000 for immigrant legal services fund for the Community Services Department for the period of January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 (230186), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 10, 2020, Harris County Community Services Department (CSD) received Commissioners Court approval to design and implement the Immigrant Legal Services Fund (ILSF) Program in Harris County. Commissioners Court allocated Harris County General Funds for the one-year provision for deportation defense legal services, subject to a one-year extension. The selected vendors delivered direct legal representation to immigrants or indigent residents of Harris County who were unrepresented by legal counsel in detention status or facing the threat of deportation.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this item will allow for the operation of the Immigrant Legal Services Fund Program (ILSF) housed in Harris County Community Services Department. This program will deliver direct legal representation to immigrants in detention or facing the threat of deportation.
Alternative Options:
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