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Approve two contracts to provide virus testing, education, and outreach regarding sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, $90,000 with Planned Parenthood Northern California and $90,000 with Community Medical Centers, Inc.; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contracts and subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve two contracts to provide virus testing, education, and outreach regarding sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, $90,000 with Planned Parenthood Northern California and $90,000 with Community Medical Centers, Inc.; and delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999.
SUMMARY:
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain among significant public health concerns locally and across California and the United States. STIs can be associated with increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and transmission, and can cause multiple health complications, including infertility, blindness, hearing loss, and death. Surveillance data show that the incidence of reportable STIs has been increasing in Solano County since 2013, with notable increases in the last several years.
With the Board's approval of the two contracts, Planned Parenthood Northern California and Community Medical Centers, will provide services focused on the prevention, education, and treatment of STIs and HIV.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The two contracts will be funded with revenues received from the California Depart...
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