Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Community Supervision and Corrections
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Teresa May
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): 190099
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Asana Integrated Medical Group, P.C/Avel eCare, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a modification of contract with Asana Integrated Medical Group, P.C/Avel eCare, LLC in the additional amount of $105,000 for telepsychiatry services at the Community Supervision & Corrections Department's Residential Facilities and the Juvenile Probation Department at the Juvenile Center for the extended period of February 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (190099).
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Background and Discussion:
Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of an extension with Asana Integrated Medical Group, P.C./Avel eCare, LLC for the telepsychiatry services utilized by CSCD's Dual Diagnosis Program (DDRP) clients for the extended period of February 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026. The Modification of Contract extends CSCD's contract with Asana/Avel eCare for eight (8) months.
Expected Impact:
Vendor to continue to provide telepsychiatry services for CSCD's DDRP clients under the extension of an existing agreement.
Alternative Options:
No other options recommended for this identified need.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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