Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with the Center for Disease Detection, LLC for medical laboratory testing services. Columbus Public Health has a need to provide laboratory testing services to residents being treated in the Clinical Health and Addiction Services programs located at 240 Parsons Ave. The contract period is from December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00.
This period will represent year 2 of a 5-year agreement with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., established by Ordinance 2328-2025. The Board of Health retains the option to renew for 3 additional years, ending November 30, 2030.
The contract compliance number for Center for Disease Detection, LLC., is CC-053369.
FISCAL IMPACT: $260,000.00 is budgeted in the Health Department Special Revenue Fund.
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To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract renewal with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services for the period of December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $260,000.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($260,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus Public Health has a need for laboratory testing services; and
WHEREAS, this is year 2 of a 5-year agreement with Center for Disease Detection, LLC., established by Ordinance 2328-2025; and
WHEREAS, Center for Disease Detection, LLC., have the expertise and resources required to provide these services to the clients of Columbus Public Health; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health Clinics to provide health care services and for the prevention of infectious diseases; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized to enter into a contract renewal with the Center for Disease Detection, LLC., for medical laboratory services for the period of December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027. The Board of Health retains the option to renew the contract for 3 additional years, ending November 30, 2030.
SECTION 2. That to pay the costs of said contract, an expenditure not to exceed $260,000.00 is authorized from the Health Special Revenue Fund 2250, per the attached accounting document.
SECTION 3. That these contracts are in compliance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance and to make any accounting changes necessary to ensure that this contract is properly accounted for and recorded accurately on the City's financial records.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.