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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Board of Health
Date: 2023-01-24 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Location:
Address: Session: Open Session
Purpose: Open Meeting - Remote Session Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Chair Richard Lopez, Vice Chair Kerry Dunnell, Paula Curren; Associate
Member Kevin Sexton
Members - Not Present:
Associate Member Geri Cramer
Others Present:
Public Health Director Ade Solarin, Procurement Officer Allison Jenkins,
Administrative Assistant Cassidy Keegan
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde
Topics of Discussion:
This meeting was held remotely via Zoom.
Chair Richard Lopez called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Dr. Lopez reviewed the
process for a Community Health Needs Assessment. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was
submitted, and one proposal was received, which the Board discussed at its previous
meeting on January 12th. The purpose of this meeting is to review the proposal and
references.
Public Health Director Ade Solarin stated that the respondent, Pear Associates, LLC,
provided four references. Three of their references responded with glowing
recommendations, great feedback, and highly recommended Pear Associates.
Board members agreed that the proposal was excellent, the applicant met the criteria set
forth In the RFP, the example provided was well done, and the references were outstanding.
As an interview was not necessary, the Board agreed to move forward with the proposal.
Procurement Officer Allison Jenkins reviewed the price proposal, which included hourly rates
and estimated work hours for two staff members, graphic design for final documents, and
other additional costs for an estimated total of $59,920. Ms. Jenkins explain that because
the proposal was for more than what has been budgeted, the Health Director could work
with the Town Manager to negotiate the fees and pricing. If the Town Manager and the firm
can agree on a favorable price, Ms. Jenkins will write up the contract for the firm and Town
Manager to sign. Once all signatures are received, a requisition can be entered into MUNIS,
and the fine can begin their work.
On a motion by Dr. Lopez and seconded by Ms. Dunnell, the Board of Health voted
3-0-0 to adjourn at 7:21 pm.
Roll call vote: Kerry Dunnell - Yes, Paula Curren - Yes, Richard Lopez - Yes.