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): 230333
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Ryan Diagnostics of Florida, Inc. dba Ryan Diagnostics
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Ryan Diagnostics of Florida, Inc. dba Ryan Diagnostics for lead testing kits, accessories and related items for Public Health Services (ARPA funding) through October 9, 2026 at a cost of $147,840 (230333), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The projected annualized usage for the renewal term is $ 147,840.00.
On February 8, 2022, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) was awarded $2.89 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support blood lead testing for at-risk populations, including pregnant women and children under the age of six. The goal of the HCPH Lead Screening Program is to deliver lead poisoning prevention services to vulnerable communities across Harris County. This is accomplished through partnerships with HCPH clinics, schools, and community organizations to provide mobile testing units, which bring services directly to neighborhoods - reducing transportation barriers and ensure more equitable access to care.
Expected Impact:
The renewal of the contract with Ryan Diagnostics for blood lead testing kits supports the ongoing delivery of lead poisoning prevention services for at-risk populations and enables the timely detection of individuals with elevated blood lead levels. The FDA-approved, CLIA-waived LeadCare II testing kit by Magellan Diagnostics provides results in micrograms per deciliter (μg/dL) within three minutes at the point of care. This rapid testing capability allows screenings to be conducted in locations that are most accessible to community members, helping to reduce barriers and increase participation in testing.
Alternative Options:
Approval ensures uninterrupted lead poisoning prevention services
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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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09/19/2023 |
406 |
Transmittal of a project scheduled for advertisement |
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10/10/2023 |
21 |
Request for approval of an award on the basis of low bid |
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06/25/2024 |
15 |
1st Renewal |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Lead Testing Kits, Accessories and Related Items for Harris County Public Health Services (ARPA funding) |
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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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2651 - American Rescue Plan 2021 |
$ |
$123,200 |
$123,200 |
$123,200 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$123,200 |
$123,200 |
$123,200 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Non-Labor |
Total |
No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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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 PCNs) |
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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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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/10/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, MD, FACHE, LHA, (Division Director- Community Health & Wellness), Jessica Mahana (Senior Buyer - Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter