Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on ratifying the Professional Services Agreement #2025174 with Ghulam M. Khan, M.D. for Psychiatric Medical Services at the Williamson County Jail for the not-to-exceed amount of $76,800 or $6,400 each month for the service described exempting this service from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Government Code Sec. 2254.002 (2)(A)(v) Medicine and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

The ratification of this agreement for these services with Ghulam Khan, M.D. will benefit the Williamson County Jail with psychiatric medical services. This agreement is effective for twelve (12) months.  The agreement required approval in advance of Commissioners Court to assure continuity of Jail operations.  A new, competitive solicitation is being issued for these services with the intent of establishing a multi-year contract.  General Counsel and Contract Audit have approved the agreement. Funding source is 01.0100.0570.004116 and 01.0100.0570.004413 as per FY25 budget.  Origination # 2243. The Department Point of Contact is Kathleen Pokluda.