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): 230068
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Laboratory Corporation of America
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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 Laboratory Corporation of America for laboratory services for Public Health Services for the period of March 26, 2026 - March 25, 2027, at a cost of $2,786,601 (230068), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health Services is seeking approval to renew its agreement (230068) with Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) for laboratory services supporting diagnostic and preventive testing across public health programs. The agreement was originally awarded in 2024 through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process and includes four one-year renewal options. Renewing the contract for the next term will allow Public Health Services to continue accessing laboratory testing, screenings, and timely reporting of results necessary to support clinical operations at HCPH clinics. This renewal ensures continuity of services without interruption and maintains compliance with applicable state and local laboratory requirements.
Expected Impact:
Renewal of the agreement with LabCorp will ensure continued access to reliable and timely laboratory services needed to support diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. Maintaining this contract will support consistent service delivery across public health programs, particularly for uninsured and underinsured populations, while ensuring laboratory services remain compliant with regulatory standards. This renewal will help sustain efficient clinic operations and avoid disruptions to patient care.
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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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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03/26/2024 |
394 |
Award |
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03/27/2025 |
376 |
1st Renewal |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Laboratory Services 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 |
$ |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
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2651 - American Rescue Plan 2021 |
$ |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
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Grant |
$ |
$1,761,601.20 |
$1,761,601.20 |
$1,761,601.20 |
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Other |
$ |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$2,786,601.20 |
$2,786,601.20 |
$2,786,601.20 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Sources |
$ |
$2,786,601.20 |
$2,786,601.20 |
$2,786,601.20 |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Labor |
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 Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Request |
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- |
- |
- |
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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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CAO Review Completion Date |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026
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); Jose Camacho (Contract Manager - Purchasing)
Attachments (if applicable): Letter