Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Danita Collins
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230425
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Translation & Interpretation Network, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 37%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
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 of a renewal option with Translation & Interpretation Network, LLC for medical interpretation and translation services for Public Health Services for the period of August 27, 2025 - August 26, 2026 at a cost of $472,037 (230425), MWBE Contracted Goal: 37%.
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Background and Discussion:
The Refugee Program helps to serve the health needs of newly arrived refugees in the Harris County Area. These services help by acting as a translator for those who may not be able to communicate on their own. This greatly improves outcomes for health across the County for Public Health Services.
Expected Impact:
The renewal allows for these services to continue and to assist refugees now living in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
No other options recommended for this identified need.
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