The Houston Health Department (HHD) requests City Council approval of an ordinance approving and authorizing a fourth amendment to a contract between the City of Houston and Bee Busy Learning Academy, Inc., for HIV/STD Health Education/Risk Reduction, Counseling, Testing Referral, Social Marketing and School Based Programs, to extend the term from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
HHD is currently working with Strategic Purchasing to develop and publish an RFP as soon as possible. A new long-term contract is anticipated to be in place by June 30, 2021. The extension of this contract will enable the City to continue providing the services until the RFP process is completed.
The school-based prevention program includes provides a comprehensive HIV/AIDS training program that increases broad school-based support for HIV/AIDS education among school administration, teachers, school boards, parent-teacher organizations, parents, and school medical staff for HIV education and prevention activities.
Fiscal Note: No fiscal note is required for grant funds.
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Stephen L. Williams MEd, M.P.A Jerry Adams Chief Procurement Officer
Director Houston Health Department Finance/Strategic Purchasing Division