STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the service contract with Converging Health LLC, to provide plans and protocols to protect the health and safety of civilian City employees - Not to exceed $100,000.00, from $49,500.00 to $149,500.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
On May 28, 2020, Administrative Action No. 20-5716 authorized a service agreement with Converging Health, LLC to provide clinical guidance from medical experts along with Human Resources to develop appropriate preventive protocols for COVID-19. Converging Health, LLC provides educational tools to support managers, supervisors and all staff in the well-being and health of City of Dallas employees
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Coronavirus Relief Funds to aid the COVID-19 response throughout the City by Resolution No. 20-0644.
City Council was briefed on the proposed uses of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, Coronavirus Relief Funds to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19 on June 17, 2020.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Fund |
$100,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$100,000.00 |
Emergency Ratification |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Plan does not apply to Emergency Ratifications |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Emergency |
• Procurement utilizing emergency procurement guidelines |
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Procurement |
• Where routine bidding requirements cannot be followed |
|
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• Emergency procurements are exempt from competitive bidding under the City Charter and State Law |
OWNER
Converging Health, LLC
12810 Hillcrest RD
Dallas, TX 75230
Scott Conard, President