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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for human immunodeficiency virus Stigma Index 2.0 assessment for Austin Public Health with Cardea Services d/b/a Cardea, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $374,961. Funding: $74,961 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $74,961 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Professional Services.
MBE/WBE:
This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract is for services to plan and implement the People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Stigma Index 2.0 assessment in the Austin Transitional Grant Area consisting of Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell counties. This program is a collaboration with the Social Determinants of Health and Equity Committee of the Austin/Travis County Fast Track Cities (FTC) initiative. The People Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 assessment is a tool that measures the stigma and discrimination faced by people livi...
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