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BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to modify the existing contract with Collaborative Research, LLC for the facilitation and management of the Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance (COHPA) Ryan White Part A Planning Body, Ending the HIV Epidemic Executive Committee, and HIV Prevention. This contract modification has a contract period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for a new total contract amount of $95,000.00.
In accordance with requirements of the federal legislation, the jurisdiction appoints community members for the planning body to work with the Part A, Ending the HIV Epidemic, and HIV Prevention programs. COHPA meets 6-8 times a year to assess community needs, determine service priorities and allocate grant dollars to service categories based on community needs assessment, service usage and the comprehensive plan for the area. COHPA is responsible for smooth and fair operations; and carrying out mandated duties under the Ryan White legislation. COHPA’s duties include planning, priority setting and resource allocation processes as well as assessment of administrative mechanisms and effectiveness.
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds being requested under this modification is $70,000.00.
2. Under Columbus City Code Section 329.09, this contract modification is required because it is funded by the Ryan White Part A Grant. The need for additional services was unforeseen at the time of the initial award because the grant is based on funding estimates from the grantor. The full notice of award was not yet received when the original contract was executed.
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with Collaborative Research, LLC. current contract to ensure continuity as they are actively in the process of facilitating the Central Ohio HIV Planning Alliance (COHPA) for fiscal year 2026. These services were advertised through vendor services...
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