Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO WAIVE Broward County Procurement Code based on a Board determination that doing so is in the best interest of the County, and authorize the County Administrator to negotiate, approve, and execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments thereto with CDR Health Care, Inc. for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Program for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Broward County, in a maximum amount not to exceed $1,209,540, subject to review of the agreement and all amendments for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary budgetary and administrative actions needed to effectuate and implement the agreement and any subsequent amendments thereto.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 21.6 of the Broward County Procurement Code, Board action is required to waive any or all provisions of the Procurement Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Waives the Broward County Procurement Code and authorizes the County Administrator to negotiate, approve, and execute an agreement (and any amendments) with CDR Health Care, Inc., for a Vaccine Booster Program for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
There are approximately 150 nursing homes and assisted living facilities with approximately 2,500 residents who have not received their COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, and who have limited opportunity to receive such due to logistical and other reasons.
CDR Health Care, Inc. (“CDR”) is a firm that has been providing vaccination services at long-term care facilities for the Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health since January 2021, and is familiar with the treatment protocols, supplies required, and federal/state reporting requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations. CDR has operated as a state-funded vendor in Broward County to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as well as operating monoclonal antibody treatment sites.
If approved, this item waives the procurement Code and authorizes the County Administrator to negotiate, approve, and execute an agreement with CDR to perform COVID-19 vaccination booster shots to residents of the 150 nursing homes and assisted living facilities within Broward County. CDR will provide all labor, equipment, and services associated with this vaccine booster program and, based on initial discussion with CDR, it is believed that the full distribution can be performed within approximately 30 days and at a total maximum cost to the County of no greater than $1,209,540.
Source of Additional Information
Kimm Campbell, Assistant County Administrator, 954-357-7352
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The program costs of up to $1,209,540 will be funded from the first tranche of the American Rescue Act.