Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230489
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC, dba Medical Wholesale
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 22.8%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC, dba Medical Wholesale for medical supplies and related items for Harris County through June 30, 2026, at a cost of $650,000 (230489), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.8%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
This agreement with Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC, dba as Medical Wholesale, allows Harris County Public Health (HCPH) to purchase medical supplies and related items for use in its public health programs. HCPH offers essential services, including wellness exams, immunizations, lead screening, dental health, Tuberculosis elimination, HIV/STD prevention, refugee health assessments and chronic disease management. This renewal ensures a steady and reliable supply of medical items needed to support these services continuously.
Expected Impact:
Renewing this contract allows HCPH to maintain a reliable supply of essential medical supplies for uninterrupted public health services
Alternative Options:
If the contract is not renewed, HCPH will face delays in securing medical supplies, which will increase the risk of service disruptions and gaps in care. Pursuing a new procurement process would require a significant amount...
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