Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Columbus Public Health received funds for the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Ordinance No. 0866-2023 authorized the Board of Health to enter into a contract with The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with targeted early intervention services, HIV testing, in emergency room and urgent care settings. Contractor's Compliance number CC-006172.
The City of Columbus’s Sexual Health Promotion Division desires with this modification to diagnose , educate, and prevent the acquisition of HIV in emergency and urgent care settings with these services. These health related services are being done to promote viral suppression and overall health promotion for persons living with HIV.
These services were competitively bid through vendor services (RFQ023101) and Bonfire (Ryan White Part A and Ending the HIV Epidemic FY23) in October of 2022, according to bidding requirements of the City Code. The original contract amount was $86,029.00 and is being increased by $190,000.00, thus making the new contract amount of $276,029.00. The contract modification was awarded using this sixty- Month RFQ , the contract modification is within the grant period listed in RFQ023101. The increase in award was accessed and determined from capacity and successful markers being met during the grant cycle, effectively meeting programmatic initiatives defined by grantor.
Emergency action is required to ensure the continued operation of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant program. This is necessary to meet grant deliverables required by grantor and avoid risk of forfeiture of future funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is entirely funded by a grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Health Department Grants Fund. This grant does not generate revenue nor require a city match.
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