Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Calm.com Inc. for mental health and well-being services for an amount not to exceed $67,783.92 and to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329.
Calm was selected amongst seven potential vendors to provide mental health and well-being resources to Columbus Public Health employees. We have chosen Calm as our preferred vendor due to its exceptional standing as the highest-rated mental health app. With over 100 million downloads, Calm has demonstrated widespread user satisfaction and trust. The extensive user base signifies the app's effectiveness in delivering mental health and well-being solutions. This service is supported and approved under Strategy A1 of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant as a significant investment in workforce engagement, well-being, and other related programs and services, to assist with retention and help improve emotional, mental, and physical health outcomes of staff.
The contract period is from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
The contract compliance number for Calm.com Inc. is CC-048226.
The Board of Health is requesting approval to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329 and award this contract to Calm.com Inc. based on the unique services that they provide.
Emergency action is being requested in order to meet grant deliverables by not delaying the start of this contract. Any delay could result in reimbursement for services not being allowed per the grantor.
FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditures to provide these services are budgeted in the Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure Grant within the Health Departments Grants Fund, Fund No. 2251. ($67,783.92)
Title
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a sole source contract with Calm.com Inc. for mental health and well-being services; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare...
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