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...
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