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Workforce Commission certifies Harris Exodus Project, recertifies four community rehabilitation programs for PPD program
Summary
The Workforce Commission approved one first-time certification and four recertifications to participate in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities (PPD) program.
The Workforce Commission approved one first-time certification and four recertifications for participation in the Purchasing from People with Disabilities (PPD) program.
Presenting the item, Juan Garcia with the Voc Rehab Division told commissioners the commission had before it one new CRP seeking first-time certification and four CRPs seeking recertification. The new CRP is Harris Exodus Project Inc., in Humble. The four providers seeking recertification are LIFT for Life Outreach Center in Dallas; Center for Life Resources in Brownwood; Goodwill Industries of East Texas in Tyler; and Marion Moss Enterprises Inc. in Lubbock.
A staff member identified as Sabra commended the certification and recertification recommendations in the discussion paper. A commissioner moved to approve the certification and recertifications as recommended by staff; a second was recorded and the motion carried.
Why it matters: Certification as a CRP permits organizations to participate in the state’s Purchasing from People with Disabilities program, which sets contracting preferences for goods and services produced by persons with disabilities. Commission approval authorizes the listed organizations to participate in that program or to continue participation.
Votes and action: The commission voted to approve the certification of Harris Exodus Project Inc. and the recertification of LIFT for Life Outreach Center Inc., Center for Life Resources, Goodwill Industries of East Texas, and Marion Moss Enterprises Inc. The transcript records the motion, a second, and "Motion carries." No objections or recorded dissents appear in the discussion-paper exchange.
Speakers on this item included Juan Garcia of the Voc Rehab Division, a presenter identified as Jen who introduced the item, and a staff member identified as Sabra who commented on the recommendations.
Ending: After the vote the commission moved on to other business; staff indicated there was no executive director’s report that day.
