L14092.A2 - Approve an amending Ordinance to Ordinance 2016-0879, approved on November 16, 2016 to increase the maximum contract amount from $2,588,249.48 to $3,253,440.42; approving and authorizing a second amendment to extend the contract term from December 1, 2023 to December 1, 2025 to an Interlocal Agreement between The City of Houston and Harris County Resources For Children and Adults (Formerly Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults) in connection with My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Houston Local Plan.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Health Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amending ordinance authorizing a second amendment to the agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County Resources For Children and Adults (Formerly Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults) to extend the contract term from December 1, 2023 to December 1, 2025 and increase the maximum contract amount from $2,588,249.48 to $3,253,440.42 in connection with My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Houston Local Plan for the Houston Health Department.
The contract was awarded on November 16, 2016, by ordinance No. 2016-0879 for twelve (12) months, with four one-year renewal options in an amount of $1,946,090.00. On November 10, 2021, a first amendment was approved by Ordinance No. 2021-956 to extend the agreement term through December 1, 2023, and increase the maximum contract amount to $2,588,249.48. HHD is extending this agreement for the continuation of wrap around social services in support of the My Brother’s Keeper Houston Initiative.
HHD will work with the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults (HCRCA), in collaboration with other organizations to continue to implement the Early Warning System (EWS) and the System of Care (SOC) response system. The EWS and SOC response system components include a systematic review of academic, behavioral, attendance and other high-risk social factors, an interagency interventions team on HISD campuses, a social services worker, a service provider network, and care coordination to tailor services to the needs of individual students and families. These services are designed to address the social, emotional, physical, and behavioral health issues that are the root causes for poor academic performance, poor attendance, and unacceptable student behavior. A key service component to be included in the systems of care model includes the school-based crisis intervention and supportive counseling services provided by the HCRCA Community Youth Services (CYS) program,
Under this agreement HCRCA responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Providing crisis counseling and consultation to students and families from referrals by HISD authorities, parents, social service agencies, interested persons and the students themselves.
- Providing follow up to appropriate referrals from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) and the County Youth Service Center.
- Assisting families in voluntary facility placements outside of the home and
- Participating in the MBK Houston EWS and SOC planning and coordinating team and other agreed upon responsibilities listed in the contract.
MWBE Participation
This procurement is exempt from MWBE subcontracting participation because the department utilized an interlocal agency.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY24
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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Houston Health Department
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$191,804.00
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$473,386.94
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$665,190.94
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