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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250272
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Pacific Star Corporation; Sycamore Life Sciences, LLC; Queen Aesthetics
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 22.80%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 an award on the basis of lowest complete bid to Pacific Star Corporation; Sycamore Life Sciences, LLC; and Queen Aesthetics in the amount of $130,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for medical supplies and related items for Harris County for the period of July 9, 2026 - July 8, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250272), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.80%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health has initiated an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to secure multiple vendors for medical
supplies to address the past challenge of lacking a federally procured contract. This gap affected our ability to
utilize federal funds efficiently for the Community Health and Wellness (CHW) Division. The CHW Division
offers essential services, including wellness exams, immunizations, lead screening, dental health, Tuberculosis
elimination, HIV/STD prevention, refugee health assessments and chronic disease management. This initiative
aims to ensure a steady and reliable supply of medical items needed to support these services continuously.
Expected Impact:
Securing qualified vendors through the ITB will ensure reliable access to essential medical supplies, al...
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