Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230056
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Tripod Concepts, LLC, WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Tripod Concepts, LLC, WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip for transportation services for patients and packages for Public Health Services for the period of December 19, 2024 - December 18, 2025, at a cost of $400,000 (230056), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
The Refugee Program conducts thorough health screenings for newly arrived refugees, including medical
history assessments, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. Additionally, the program detects and
address communicable diseases, chronic conditions, mental health concerns, and other health issues through
prompt diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to appropriate healthcare providers. Refugees receive necessary
immunizations and preventative care to protect their health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases
within the community. The Refugee Health Screening Program is required by the grant to provide
transportation services to its patients.
Harris County Public Health, Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division uses public
health approaches to prevent and disrupt violence in Harris County and is comprised of two programs - the
Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) program and the Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone (RISE)
(comprising the Community and Hospital Violence Interruption Programs). CHVPS is using grant funding to
provide transportation services to its parti...
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