Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into an initial contract with qualified vendor, LifeCare Alliance, for the provision of food bank and home delivered meals for eligible Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients via both carryover and formula funds. The purpose of this contract is to provide food items (frozen/hot/cold/fresh/grocery) to Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients. The contract period with this vendor is October 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $200,954.73.
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), per Ordinance 2850-2025. 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 infection.
Throughout the fiscal year, Columbus Public Health monitors spending by all Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant providers and makes necessary adjustments for service reallocation, per grant service category to service clients in Central Ohio. These said services are measured by need in the community, in conjunction with Ryan White Part A HIV Care Grant initiatives and program capacity. Any services or goods provided in concurrence with this contract are based on a client service count to assist Columbus Public Health in meeting grant deliverables outlined by grantor. Columbus Public Health does not have the resources to execute this Ryan White service grant service category internally at this time.
Pursuant to Columbus City Code Chapter 329, food and non-alcoholic beverage expenditures are authorized as standard operating costs for non-profit...
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