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): 240243
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Niverco Biomedical Services; SPBS INC.; Huckeye Health STAFFING
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 Niverco Biomedical Services; SPBS INC.; and Huckeye Health STAFFING for biomedical equipment purchase, maintenance services, repairs and parts for Harris County for the period of May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027, at a cost of $1,506,265 (240243), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) requires ongoing biomedical equipment maintenance services to support the safe and continuous operation of medical devices used across its clinical facilities. These services include routine preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and equipment support necessary to meet operational needs, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory standards. HCPH currently utilizes Huckeye Health Staffing, SPBS, Inc., and Niverco Biomedical Services to provide these services. Renewing contracts with these three vendors will allow HCPH to continue receiving uninterrupted maintenance and repair support, maintain compliance requirements, and ensure biomedical equipment critical to patient care remains operational.
Expected Impact:
Renewing contracts with Huckeye Health Staffing, SPBS, Inc., and Niverco Biomedical Services will ensure continued functionality and reliability of medical equipment across HCPH facilities. Preventive maintenance and timely repairs will reduce equipment downtime, support compliance with applicable standards, and minimize service disruptions. This renewal will help maintain continuity of clinical operations and support the delivery of essential public health services.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken |
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05/08/2025 |
464 |
Award |
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01/09/2025 |
340 |
Transmittal of project scheduled for advertisement |
Location:
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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$200,000 |
$100,000 |
$300,000 |
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$100,000 |
$100,000 |
$200,000 |
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Revenue - TRA |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
$200,000 |
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Total Existing Budget |
$400,000 |
$300,00 |
$700,000 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$400,000 |
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$700,000 |
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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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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
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; Dat Trinh, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter