RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1524

A resolution approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of outpatient ambulatory care, drug assistance, and insurance assistance 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 the Tennessee Department of Health 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 outpatient ambulatory care, drug assistance, and insurance assistance 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 the Tennessee Department of Health, 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

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Health, Hospitals & Social Services Committee
Introduced:	June 16, 2015
Adopted:	June 16, 2015
Approved:	June 17, 2015
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