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): 230400
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Glitra, Inc.; Synergy Staffing, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): both vendors - 27%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Glitra, Inc., at a cost of $800,000; and Synergy Staffing, Inc., $800,000 for temporary medical staffing for Public Health Services for the period of June 4, 2026 - June 3, 2027 (230400), MWBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health Services is seeking approval to renew temporary staffing contract 230400 Glitra Inc. and Synergy Staffing, Inc. These vendors provide temporary staff to support programs while permanent full-time positions are being recruited and filled. The contract allows Public Health Services to quickly address staffing gaps, maintain operations during vacancies, and respond to hiring challenges. Maintaining this contract also ensures the department is prepared to rapidly increase staffing during emergencies or disaster response efforts.
Expected Impact:
Renewing the temporary staffing contract will help prevent service disruptions when positions remain vacant and will support continuity of operations during routine staffing gaps. Without access to temporary staff, programs could experience reduced capacity, delays in services, and increased strain on existing staff. This contract also provides the ability to quickly ...
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