H-GAC issued a request for proposals in June 2016 to solicit local providers. On August 16, the Aging Programs Advisory Committee (APAC) reviewed responses and authorized the attached recommendations for submission to the Board.
Nutrition, Transportation, and Health Information Services
Current nutrition, transportation, and health information service contractors are completing the last of a three-year procurement. The existing contractors have performed satisfactorily and we recommend continued funding.
Direct Services
H-GAC maintains a network of authorized providers for direct services such as residential repair and emergency response. Eligible consumers select from the available organizations for the specific service they need.
We received 16 proposals from providers to be included in our network: 13 from current providers, Manifestation Home Health Care returning a provider, and 2 new providers; MPJ Audiology and Valued Relationships.
The proposal review committee scored each proposal based on experience and capability, program plan, and fiscal responsibility. We recommend funding 12 proposers scoring 75 or higher. We do not recommend funding Dinsmore Medical Supply, Merc Medical Supply, Manifestation Home Health Care and MPJ Audiology.
Attachment A identifies contractors, summarizes funding and service delivery recommendations.
2018 Contract Amendments
H-GAC received supplementary funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide additional services in the region. The contractors have the capacity to provide additional services, have met or exceeded program performance this year. We recommend funding.
Attachment B identifies 17 contractors, summarizes funding increases, and service delivery recommendations.