Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230414
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The OhSo Wellness Company, LLC dba The Wright Doula Company
PUSH Birth Partners
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute agreement(s) with The OhSo Wellness Company, LLC dba The Wright Doula Company PUSH Birth Partners for doula services for ACCESS and Community Health and Wellness Services (CHW) for Public Health Services for the period of June 4, 2024 - June 3, 2025 with four (4) one-year renewal options (230414), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
To help reduce the incidence of black and brown maternal pregnancy-related deaths and the overall severe maternal morbidity in Harris County. The Maternal Health Program and ACCESS Black Maternal Health Cohort seeks to improve participants maternal health outcomes by increasing access to doula support throughout their pregnancy. Doulas are trained professionals who advise, inform, and oversee the emotional and physical needs of the mother. Studies indicate that doula-assisted mothers are four times less likely to have a low birth weight baby and less likely to experience birth complications.
Expected Impact:
Less birth complications among the black and brown maternal pregnancy community.
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
12/19/2...
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