Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_RW_DIR
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hawk Marketplace
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to purchase $25.00 gas cards in an amount not to exceed $4,991.73 (including shipping) from Hawk Marketplace for Ryan White rural clients for assistance in transportation to and from medical visits.
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Background and Discussion:
The Ryan White Grant Administration has long provided transportation assistance to clients residing in the rural regions of the Houston EMA through various voucher systems. Rural clients are unable to utilize METRO bus vouchers; therefore, gas cards are distributed by providers to clients in need of assistance traveling to and from medical appointments. Approval of gas cards and other transportation vouchers are outlined in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds Policy Clarification Notice (PCN) #16-02.
Expected Impact:
Removes transportation barriers for people living with HIV in rural areas who do not have access to METRO or other transportation options in order to access primary and other medical 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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