Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: July 30, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Angela Chestang, Manager, Citizens' Commission for Children Division
PHONE: 407-836-6541
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y26-2102, Provision of Community Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y26-2102, Provision of Community Services, with State of Florida, Department of Health, Orange County Health Department in the estimated total contract award amount of $1,261,032.62. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens' Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will provide services for hearing, vision, and speech testing for children and youth, 0 through 18 years of age who reside in Orange County, Florida. The funding will be utilized for clinical supplies, hearing/vision testing equipment, glasses for students, and supplies. The testing will be carried out by advance practice registered nurses and a Health Tech Support Team throughout the program. The performance period will commence upon contract execution through December 31, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2556-8120.
APPROVALS:
The Citizens' Commission for Children Advisory Board approves this allocation of Children Services rollover funding to be utilized for this contract.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 - Application and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and government agencies are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.
Early detection of hearing and vision impairments in children through screenings helps in preventing permanent hearing, language, and developmental delays. This proactive approach also reduces the likelihood of children being lost to follow-up or developing postnatal hearing and vision issues. By implementin...
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