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): 230068
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Laboratory Corporation of America
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Laboratory Corporation of America for laboratory services for Public Health Services for the period of March 26, 2026 - March 25, 2027, at a cost of $2,786,601 (230068), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health Services is seeking approval to renew its agreement (230068) with Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) for laboratory services supporting diagnostic and preventive testing across public health programs. The agreement was originally awarded in 2024 through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process and includes four one-year renewal options. Renewing the contract for the next term will allow Public Health Services to continue accessing laboratory testing, screenings, and timely reporting of results necessary to support clinical operations at HCPH clinics. This renewal ensures continuity of services without interruption and maintains compliance with applicable state and local laboratory requirements.
Expected Impact:
Renewal of the agreement with LabCorp will ensure continued access to reliable and timely laboratory services needed to support diagnosis,...
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