SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew contract FY23-082 to Vara Hospice, LLC Vara Health, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $185,802.00 for an extended period of three months. This contract is for the migrant emergency shelter medical support and services including medical support to migrants, refuges, asylees, immigrants, equipment, medical supplies, vaccines, medications and other related equipment and supplies. The term of this contract shall be for a period of three months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed for two additional three-month periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the General Fund - Shelter and Services Program Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approved a three-month contract October 16, 2023.
Contract was executed on January 2, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The City went out on Request for Proposals (RFP) through Cit-E-Bid for the
Migrant Emergency Shelter Medical Support. The City received five (5) proposals; AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC, Reston, VA., CDR Health Care, Inc., Miami, FL, Innovative Emergency Management, Morrisville, TX., Vara Health, Laredo, TX., Safety Management System, LLC., Lafayette, LA. Best value criteria was used to evaluate all five proposals by the City of Laredo committee. The Committee recommended that this contract be awarded to Vara Health, Laredo, TX.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this renewal be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024.
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes.
Source of Funds: General Fund - Shelter and Services Program.
Account #: 101-8050-543-5528.
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the General Fund - Shelter and Services Program
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