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: Interlocal Agreement
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): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the amount of $186,340 for physician services for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Integrated Health Clinic operates at a central location providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and assessment services for DFPS children and families. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC) continues to consistently provide capable Pediatricians who do exceptional work in the Integrated Health Clinic serving children in the Child Welfare System. The contract includes settlement funds of $150,257 to cover services provided as detailed in the attachments.
Expected Impact:
The funds are included in the current fiscal year budget.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O4: Increase community health care capacity.
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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Address (if applicable): 6300 Chimney Rock, 77081
Precinct(s): Countywide
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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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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Choose an item.
Contact(s) name, title, department: Brain Baxendale, Finance and Business Service Consultant, Resources for Children and Adults; Aaron Saenz, Buyer, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement