Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220352
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Houston Area Community Services (Avenue 360); Legacy Community Health Services
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in the amount of $461,325, $13,875, and $174,952; Houston Area Community Services (Avenue 360), $383,820 and $126,324; and Legacy Community Health Services, $1,014,077 and $189,475 for Ryan White Program Part A services for Public Health Services/Ryan White Grant Administration through February 28, 2025 in connection with a renewal approved by Commissioners Court on December 19, 2023 (220352), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Ryan White Part A is a federal program administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant serves individuals living with HIV who have no health insurance (public or private), have insufficient health care coverage, or lack financial resources to get the care they need for their HIV disease. In addition to outpatient medical care, Ryan White also funds services that support access or retention to medical care.
Expected Impact:
To provide optimal HIV care and treatment for people with HIV who are low-income, uninsured, and underserved, to improve their medical outcomes.
Alternative Options:
Approval ensures uninterrupted HIV services for residents living with HIV and staffing to support grant activities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
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