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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable):250252
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Montrose Center
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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 an award on the basis of only proposal and that the County Judge execute an agreement with The Montrose Center for emergency financial assistance - other (non-pharmaceutical) for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration (Ryan White Part A EFA) for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250252), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Ryan White Part 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 Part A Emergency Financial Assistance contract will provide up to 14 days of short-term housing, and utilities and food assistance for individuals living with HIV who have no or limited financial resources.
Alternative Options:
Approval will allocate funds to the v...
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