Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to modify the existing contract with The Ohio State University Hospitals for HIV-related laboratory services. This contract modification has a contract period of March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a new contract total amount of $65,000.00.
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.
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds being requested under this modification is $25,000.00.
2. Under Columbus City Code Section 329.09, this contract modification is required because it is funded by the Ryan White Part A Grant. At the time of the award, these additional services remained unprojected because laboratory expenses exceeded previous year’s baselines and a higher volume of new clients entered the system.
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with The Ohio State University Hospitals current contract to ensure continuity as HIV care laboratory services are covered in full or in part, depending on the patient's insurance benefits. This contract was executed as a not-for-profit government contract and is exempt from bidding according to bidding requirements of the City Code 329.30.
4. The cost of this contract modification is consistent with the rates established within the contract as negotiated during contract setup and following guidelines from the Central Ohio HIV Planning Allian...
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