Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Social Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, for secure electronic health record (EHR) and case management software platform services for an amount not to exceed $61,788.90.
The contract period is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Social Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, is the sole authorized provider of the cloud-based EHR and Case Management Software Platform known as Penelope. This software is HIPAA and FERPA compliant and offers advanced reporting and analytics needed by our Neighborhood Social Services Team.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to not delay the critical services that are facilitated by the use of this software and to ensure we receive the quoted pricing from the vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditures to provide these services are budgeted in within the 2024 Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 2250. ($61,788.90)
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To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Social Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, for secure electronic health record (EHR) and case management software platform services; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($61,788.90)
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WHEREAS, The Board of Health has a need for secure electronic health record (EHR) and case management software platform services; and,
WHEREAS, Social Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, is the sole authorized provider of Penelope, which offers these services; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to award a sole source contract to Social Solutions Global Inc., aka Bonterra, per Chapter 329.19 of the Columbus City Code.
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Board of Health to enter into this contract to not delay the critical services that are facilitated by the use of this software, to ensure we receive th...
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