P43 – E31153.A1 Approve an ordinance authorizing a first amendment to Contract No. 4600016962 between the City of Houston and Serenity Care Home Health Services, Inc. (approved by Ord. No. 2022-0004 on January 5, 2022) to extend the contract term from April 7, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for In-Home Covid-19 Vaccines and Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Seniors through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Health Department (HHD) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance authorizing a first amendment to the contract between the City of Houston and Serenity Care Home Health Services, Inc. to extend the contract term from April 7, 2025, to September 30, 2026, for In-Home COVID-19 Vaccines and Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Seniors through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging for HHD.
The contract was awarded on January 5, 2022, by Ordinance No. 2022-0004 for a one (1) year term with two (2) one-year renewal options for a maximum contract amount of $450,000.00. The current contract has remaining funding of $418,800.00; no additional funds will be required for the extension request for the one-year term. On December 19, 2024, a ninety (90) days extension letter was issued extending the current contract term to April 7, 2025. The requested contract term extension will ensure no gap in the In-Home COVID-19 vaccines and Health Screening and Monitoring Services.
The scope of work will require the contractor to provide all labor, services, and supplies for registered nurses to provide in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound older adults aged 60 and above. The contractor will also offer all necessary vaccines for elderly individuals, ensuring comprehensive vaccination coverage. These vaccines include but are not limited to, COVID-19, COVID-19 boosters, shingles, flu, pneumonia, and RSV. This service will be conducted in the comfort of the client’s home or at a designated location within Harris County.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.002 (a) (2), “a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents” of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE zero-percentage goal approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Fiscal Note:
No fiscal note is required for grant-funded items.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/ Strategic Procurement Division