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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Montrose Center; Houston Area Community Health Services, Inc., dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with The Montrose Center and Houston Area Community Health Services, Inc., dba Avenue 360 Health & Wellness for rental assistance and housing support for the Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration for the period of October 16, 2025 - February 28, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250001), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A is a federal program administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant serves individuals living with HIV who have no health insurance (public or private), have insufficient health care coverage, or lack financial resources to get the care they need for their HIV disease. In addition to outpatient medical care, Ryan White also funds services that support access or retention to medical care.
Expected Impact:
The Ryan White EHE Rental Assistance contract will provide renta...
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