RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1385

A resolution approving a contract with Nashville Cares for the provision of dental services under the Ryan White program.

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by Nashville Cares meet the standards authorizing the use of a sole source contract; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00);” and,

WHEREAS, approval of the Contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by providing dental services to HIV patients under the Ryan White program.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Nashville Cares, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2: That any amendments which do not change the overall amount or the term of the contract may be approved by the Purchasing Agent. All other amendments must be approved by Resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

Section 3: That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Bill Pridemore, Erica Gilmore, Edith Taylor Langster

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee
Introduced:	February 24, 2015
Adopted:	February 24, 2015
Approved:	February 26, 2015
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