Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Morris & Dickson Co., LLC (PPPW18MFG01)
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. Contract renewal option with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC (PPPW18MFG01) for primary pharmaceutical wholesaler for Harris County for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, at a cost of $300,000.
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Background and Discussion:
This pharmaceutical supply & distribution agreement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC (M&D) through Harris
County Hospital District allows Public Health Services to purchase Rx (Brand) and Rx (Generic) pharmaceuticals
(a pharmaceutical is a substance used in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of a disease
and which is within Public Health's Services formulary and/or non-formulary).
Expected Impact:
This agreement allows Public Health Services to purchase pharmaceutical merchandise for Harris County
residents receiving medical services. As a result, it enables Public Health Services to maintain a consistent and
dependable supply of essential pharmaceuticals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services offered
to the Harris County community. This, in turn, directly benefits patients by ensuring they have timely access to
the medications they require for their well-being, promoting better health outcomes.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
9/19/2023
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