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): 230333
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ryan Diagnostics of Florida, Inc. dba Ryan Diagnostics
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Ryan Diagnostics of Florida, Inc. dba Ryan Diagnostics for lead testing kits, accessories and related items for Public Health Services (ARPA funding) through October 9, 2026 at a cost of $147,840 (230333), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The projected annualized usage for the renewal term is $ 147,840.00.
On February 8, 2022, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) was awarded $2.89 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support blood lead testing for at-risk populations, including pregnant women and children under the age of six. The goal of the HCPH Lead Screening Program is to deliver lead poisoning prevention services to vulnerable communities across Harris County. This is accomplished through partnerships with HCPH clinics, schools, and community organizations to provide mobile testing units, which bring services directly to neighborhoods - reducing transportation barriers and ensure more equitable access to care.
Expected Impact:
The renewal of the contract with Ryan Diagnostics for blood lead testing kits supports the ongoing delivery of lead poisoning prevention services ...
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