Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Children's Assessment Center
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Kerry McCracken
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Children's Hospital
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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to a professional services exemption agreement with Texas Children's Hospital in the additional amount of $175,000 for additional medical, clinical and administrative services at on-site medical clinic for the Children's Assessment Center for the period of August 26, 2025 - August 25, 2026, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Baylor College of Medicine has been providing medical doctors for our center for several years and have provided excellent service to our children and families. They work in collaboration with Texas Children's Hospital. We would like to re-award this contract to Baylor due to their unique skill set for this work and their complete commitment to our mission.
Expected Impact:
Increased satisfaction for our clients and a further reduction in the case backlog.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
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