The Director of the Houston Health Department (“HHD”) recommends City Council approve an Ordinance authorizing and approving the Professional Services Agreement, between City of Houston and Baylor College of Medicine (“BCM) in an amount not to exceed $211,000 for a five-year performance period to August 31, 2028. The five-year performance period from September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2028, for a total of $211,000.00. The agreement adds a Pre-Contract Services Clause to the agreement.
Specific Explanation:
The Pre-Contract clause will allow HHD to take all action necessary to enforce legal obligations under the clause to compensate BCM in the amount not to exceed $10,400.00, for the period of September 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, due to the previous contract expiring on August 31, 2023. BCM performed services set out in the Professional Services Agreement at the City’s request and that a contract would be executed to pay for services rendered. The contract term is September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026 with the option of two (2) one-year automatic renewals for a maximum contract term of 5-years. The current budget period is September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024, for a total budget of $42,200.00. The current allocation amount for this agreement is $42,200.00, which sum includes the Pre-Contract Clause amount of $10,400.00.
HHD received funding from Department of State Health Services for TB Physician professional consulting services. The TB Physician Agreement is a continued collaboration between HHD and BCM to provide physicians for the evaluation of patients who are tuberculosis cases suspects or have Latent TB Infection. Project will ensure all focus on evaluation, x-rays, and treatment regimens for TB patients. Due to the contagious nature of the disease, services were continued to minimize any additional impact or outbreaks within the Houston area.
The purpose of the professional service agreement with BCM is to continue providing medical and consultation services to Tuberculosis (TB) patients. Under this agreement, the contractor provides medical and consultation services for patients with symptoms of TB or latent TB infection. The contractor is responsible for the following services: a) history of contact of tuberculosis; b) physical examination; c) initial and follow-up X-rays; d) laboratory services; e) treatment regimens and f) follow-up therapy.
HHD also requests City Council authorize the Mayor to execute all related contracts, agreements, amendments, and documents in connection with the contract as to form by the City Attorney without further council action, and to authorize the HHD Director or his designee to act as the City’s representative with the authority to accept and expend all subsequent supplemental awards, if any, and to extend the term and/or budget and project period not to exceed 5 years.
Grant Source:
The funding for this project is from a state government grant through the Department of State Health Services.
Fiscal Note(s):
No Fiscal Note is required on Grant Items.
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ESTIMATED SPEND AUTHORITY
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FUND SOURCE
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FY24
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Fund 5010
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$42,200.00
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$168,800.00
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$211,000.00
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TOTAL
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$42,200.00
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$168,800.00
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$211,000.00
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Stephen L. Williams, M.Ed., M.P.A.
Director - Houston Health Department