To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, Health Officer
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to GLOBO Holdings LLC for the fiscal year ending 2025, in an amount not to exceed $36,731.82, for additional interpretation and translation services at Genesee County's Health Department; the cost of this purchase order will be paid for from the accounts listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to create purchase orders for GLOBO Holdings LLC in an amount not to exceed $36,874.22.
BACKGROUND:
GLOBO Holdings LLC has provided on-demand interpretation and translation services to the clients and patients of GCHD under their previous name, LUNA Language Services, since 2023.
DISCUSSION:
The provision of interpretation and translation services is required for several of GCHD’s grant-funded programs. It is an essential tool in providing equitable services to the residents of Genesee County. We have seen a significant increase in patients needing translation services. GLOBO Holdings is an on-demand translation service needed to serve our patients. The Health Department is currently looking into other vendors for next fiscal year that could potentially save the County money and provide a wider range of language services including video chat for ASL.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources related to this request.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Listed amounts are within the Health Departments budgeted programs and/or received grant funding. No additional county appropriation is needed. 2210-602.02-801.031 (IMMS) - $3,532.00 2210-606.02-801.031 (HIV) - $300.00 2210-606.03-801.031 (STI) - $2,408.00 2210-608.01-801.031 (WIC BF) - $5,000.00 2210-608.02-801.031 (WIC) - $3,327.82 2210-611.01-801.031 (FP) - $3,944.00 2210-619.00-801.031 (H/V) - $3,000.00 2210-625.00-801.031 (CD/TB) - $9,220.00 2210-626.01-801.031 (EH) - $1,000.00 2211-607.01-801.031 (HS) - $5,000.00.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no anticipated impact on facilities for this request.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
GCHD staff and patients will utilize phone and internet technology for interpretation and translation services related to this request.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Healthy, Livable, and Safe Communities: By offering translation and interpretation services, the GCHD ensures that non-English-speaking clients have equal access to critical health information and services. This improves their ability to seek medical care, follow public health recommendations, and maintain their well-being, contributing to healthier communities. Inclusive, Collaborative Culture: Translation and interpretation services demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and a commitment to equity. This helps build trust between GCHD and the communities it serves, fostering a more inclusive environment.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Health Officer to authorize an expenditure and Purchase Order to GLOBO Holding, LLC, in a total amount not to exceed $36,731.82 to purchase interpretation and translation services for health department programs, said expenditures for FY 24-25 to be paid from the following accounts: 2210-602.02-801.031, 2210-606.02-801.031, 2210-606.03-801.031, 2210-608.01-801.031, 2210-608.02-801.031, 2210-611.01-801.031, 2210-619.00-801.031, 2210-625.00-801.031, 2210-626.01-801.031, and 2211-607.01-801.031, with no County appropriation required, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the June 11, 2025 meeting of the Finance Committee of this Board).