23/0186 - Immigrant Legal Services Fund for Harris County Housing and Community Development Department

The contract is for the provision of immigrant legal services for the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department. The services will be provided by five vendors: BakerRipley, Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, Justice for All Immigrants, KIND, Inc., and Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Service. The contract term is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a total value of $1,245,054. The services include deportation defense legal services and direct legal representation to immigrants in detention or facing the threat of deportation. • The contract is a renewal of a previous contract, with the same vendors providing services for an additional year. • The contract is funded by Harris County General Funds. • The services provided under the contract are expected to have a positive impact on the community, by providing legal representation to immigrants in need. • The contract is subject to approval by the Commissioners Court. • The vendors were selected based on their proposals and their ability to provide the required services.