Subject:
Title
Ranking of firms and agreement with Health Management Associates for Pinellas County Health Program Evaluation Services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with the number one ranked firm Health Management Associates for Pinellas County Health Program Evaluation Services.
• This contract will provide health program evaluation services which will assess the County’s indigent healthcare needs and the system to address them, and to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the benefits, rationale, and potential impacts of the County’s investment in indigent health care services.
• Four (4) proposals were received with award recommendation to the top ranked firm Health Management Associates.
• The initial term of this agreement is for six (6) months with no option to extend and a not to exceed value of $250,000.00.
• Funding for this contract is derived from Human Services general fund.
Contract No. 25-0913-RFP in the not-to-exceed contract value of $250,000.00 effective for six (6) months.Body
Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
2.2 Enhance community safety
Summary:
This contract will provide health program evaluation services which will assess the County’s indigent healthcare needs and the system to address them, and to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the benefits, rationale, and potential impacts of the County’s investment in indigent health care services.
Background/Explanation:
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on September 10, 2025, resulting in four (4) responsive proposals. An evaluation meeting commenced on October 15, 2025, with the committee recommending award to Health Management Associates as the highest ranked firm. Negotiation of final agreement was completed on November 25, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Six (6) month expenditure not to exceed: $250,000.00.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-188.
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Human Services Director, Health and Human Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Division Director, Office of Management & Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
Evaluation Ranking