Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Equitas Health 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 for the period of December 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $441,156.00
These services were advertised through vendor services RFQ023101 on October 10, 2022 according to bidding requirements of the City Code. This RFQ covered a 60-month grant period, March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2028, however annual
contracts will be issued. Equitas Health was awarded with quarterly contracts for this grant period, to be able to monitor spending each quarter and allow for potential reallocation of grant funds. This ordinance is for Q4, the previous two Ord. pieces are 0485-2023 (Q1) and 2084-2023 (Q2 & Q3).
Their contract compliance number is CC-004721.
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.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency in order to ensure that quality medical care continues to be available to eligible persons living with HIV/AIDS and to ensure timely payment to providers.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is fully funded by the Ryan White Part A grant program and does not generate any revenue ...
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