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): 240133
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Nationwide Pharmaceutical, LLC dba Medical Wholesale
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
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 a renewal option with Nationwide Pharmaceutical, LLC dba Medical Wholesale for pharmaceutical distributor for Public Health Services for the period of June 25, 2026 - June 24, 2027 at a cost of $2,661,544 (240133), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health Services is seeking approval to renew its pharmaceutical supply and distribution contracts with Nationwide Pharmaceutical, LLC dba Medical Wholesale in the total amount of $2,661,544 through June 24, 2027. This contract(s) were originally awarded in 2024 to support the procurement of a broad range of pharmaceutical items, including contraceptives and emergency medications, necessary to meet the diverse clinical needs of Public Health Services programs. Renewing these agreements will ensure continued access to essential medications used in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease for residents receiving medical services through HCPH, while maintaining a comprehensive and reliable medication supply.
Expected Impact:
Renewing this pharmaceutical distributor contract(s) will allow Public Health Services to maintain consistent access to medications needed to support clinical operations across programs. It will help meet ongoing demand for pharmaceuticals, particularly for populations that rely on publicly funded health services, and reduce the risk of supply disruptions. Continued access to these medications supports uninterrupted treatment and stable service delivery across HCPH clinics.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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05/07/2024 |
258 |
Transmittal of a project scheduled for advertisement |
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06/25/2024 |
424 |
Contract - Award |
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02/06/2025 |
237 |
Contract - Renewal |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Pharmaceutical Distributor for Harris County Public Health Services |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$703,626 |
$703,626 |
$703,626 |
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Grant |
$ |
$1,789,063 |
$1,789,063 |
$1,789,063 |
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Other |
$ |
$168,855 |
$168,855 |
$168,855 |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$2,661,544 |
$2,661,544 |
$2,661,544 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$2,661,544 |
$2,661,544 |
$2,661,544 |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
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No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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$ |
$ |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 4/16/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, Director of Community Health and Wellness Division,
Public Health Services, William House (Senior Buyer - Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter