21/0254 - Survivor Services in Immigration Law Program

The Survivor Services in Immigration Law Program is a contract between the Harris County Community Services Department and four vendors: Baker Ripley, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, and The Tahirih Justice Center. The contract provides survivor services in immigration law for the period of January 25, 2023, to January 24, 2024. The contract is valued at $394,960. The services provided under this contract include direct legal representation to indigent Harris County residents who were victims of crime. The contract has a renewal option, and the vendors will provide services in compliance with the guidebook for survivor services in immigration law. Key points of this contract include: • The contract is for a period of one year, with a renewal option. • The contract is valued at $394,960. • The vendors will provide direct legal representation to indigent Harris County residents who were victims of crime. • The contract has a specialized, technical, or unique nature, which is why the MWDBE Contracted Goal is 0%. • The contract is aligned with the goal of Justice and Safety. • The contract has been reviewed by the Harris County Purchasing Department and the Community Services Department.