Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for psychiatric services for the child welfare integrated healthcare expansion initiative for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 in the amount of $104,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Psychiatric services provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and youth experiencing mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. These services use a combination of therapy, medication management, and supportive interventions to promote stability, improve quality of life, and help children and youth achieve their goals.
Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: P: Improve children's health outcomes.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O3: Increase utilization ...
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