Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): 230425
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Homeland Language Services
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 37%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to rescind an award from Homeland Language Services for medical interpretation and translation services for Public Health Services, in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on June 25, 2024 (230425), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 37%.
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Background and Discussion:
The refugee program provides comprehensive health screenings for newly arrived refugees. Given that many of our patients do not speak English, it is essential to offer interpretation services and translate documents to effectively meet their healthcare needs and ensure positive health outcomes. This ensures that important health information is accurately conveyed and understood.
Expected Impact:
By providing interpretation and document translation services to newly arrived refugees at our program we significantly enhance healthcare delivery, foster cultural sensitivity, and trust also reduce health disparities.
Alternative Options:
Due to the amount of health services needed by the refugee population, the limited resources they
possess and their immigration status at the time of entry, limited resources exist as alternative options.
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
01/30/2024
300
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement
06/25/2024
292
Request for approval of an award...
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