Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for annual chronic disease, healthcare utilization, dental standards and immunization reporting services for Public Health Services for the period of July 10, 2026 - July 9, 2027, at a cost of $205,494, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.

This data helps Harris County Public Health track how residents are doing health-wise — things like diabetes rates, vaccination coverage, dental care gaps, and how often people use healthcare services. Keeping this reporting going helps the county make informed decisions about public health programs and where resources are needed most.

UT Health Houston will continue providing four types of health reporting for Harris County: - Chronic disease data (like heart disease and diabetes trends) - Healthcare utilization reports (how and where residents seek care) - Dental health standards reporting - Immunization tracking

The total cost for the year is $205,494. This is a renewal of an existing interlocal agreement — a common way for government agencies to share services without a competitive bid.

Key details

• When: July 10, 2026 – July 9, 2027
• Who: Harris County / City of Houston Public Health Services & UT Health Science Center Houston
• Cost: $205,494 (public funds)
• Type: Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement renewal — exempt from MWBE goal
• Services: Chronic disease, healthcare utilization, dental standards & immunization reporting

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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This is a government contract renewal, not a public application or service residents sign up for. The data produced under this contract is used internally by Harris County Public Health to guide programs and policy.

If you want to follow or comment on this item, you can look it up in the Harris County Legistar system using file number 26-3520. The listed contact for purchasing questions is Summer.Turner@pur.hctx.net.

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This contract connects to Harris County Public Health's broader work tracking community health trends. If you're interested in local immunization rates, chronic disease data, or dental health access in Harris County, this is one of the efforts behind those numbers.