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): 230400
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): A-1 Personnel of Houston; Stability Staffing and Consulting; TruBlu HR Solution; Smarter HR Solutions
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): A-1 Personnel of Houston - 20%, all other vendors - 27%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): A-1 Personnel of Houston - 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with A-1 Personnel of Houston; Stability Staffing and Consulting; TruBlu HR Solution; and Smarter HR Solutions for temporary medical staffing for Public Health Services for the period of June 4, 2026 - June 3, 2027, at a cost of $800,000 (230400), MWBE Contracted Goal: A-1 Personnel of Houston - 20%, all other vendors - 27%; MWBE Current Participation: A-1 Personnel of Houston - 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health Services is seeking approval to renew temporary staffing contract 230400 with A-1 Personnel of Houston; Stability Staffing and Consulting; TruBlu HR Solution; and Smarter HR Solutions. These vendors provide temporary staff to support programs while permanent full-time positions are being recruited and filled. The contract allows Public Health Services to quickly address staffing gaps, maintain operations during vacancies, and respond to hiring challenges. Maintaining this contract also ensures the department is prepared to rapidly increase staffing during emergencies or disaster response efforts.
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