Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into and, if needed, modify contracts with the following vendors to provide HIV-related somatic and outpatient/ambulatory medical care, early intervention services, medical and non-medical case management services, medical transportation, mental health services, housing services, emergency financial assistance, and any other service allowable under the grant. The term of the contract with each qualified vendor is March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with funding based on vendor estimates of annual funding requirements for allowable services. These services were advertised through vendor services with RFQ023101 on October 10, 2022, according to bidding requirements of the City Code. This RFQ covers a 60-month grant period, March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2028. Annual contracts will be issued.
The City of Columbus, Columbus Public Health, receives funding for the Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The purpose of this grant is to improve access to quality medical care for persons with HIV or AIDS living in Central Ohio (Franklin, Licking, Delaware, Morrow, Union, Madison, Pickaway, and Fairfield counties). The goal is that each client will achieve viral suppression, which improves their quality of life and reduces the risk of spreading the infection.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation CC-010938
Equitas Health CC-004721
Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers CC-007697
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital CC-006172
The Ohio State University CC-006163
Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, dba PrimaryOne Health CC-005542
TOTAL INITIAL CONTRACTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $3,149,139.00
Under the terms of the grant, funds must be used during the grant period or they are forfeited and CPH may be subject to penalties related to future grant funding. Previously, ...
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