Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the agreement between Williamson County and Texas Community Supervision Alternatives (TCSA) for monitoring and counseling services, and authorizing execution of the agreement.

Approval of this item will support the operations of the Williamson County County Attorney's Office.  TCSA is the current provider and was previously deemed a sole source for these services.  A new sole source posting was posted in Bonfire for 14 days and received one submission from Hope Counseling Center, PLLC.  Hope Counseling Center's distant location would pose a big obstacle for participants in the program.  The best solution is for the County Attorney's Office to pursue a new contract with the current provider, TCSA.  The contract is for a period of one year with two optional one year renewals.  The contract attached includes the services provided by TCSA.  This service is no cost to Williamson County as the program fees are collected when a person is signed into the program.  The County is later invoiced for those fees on a monthly basis.  Invoices are coded to 0364.0475.004100.  Department contact is Stephanie Lloyd.