SL 50105 - WP24 - Covid-19 ELC Enhancing Detection Funding

Tehama County Health Services Agency has been awarded an encumbrance-only contract by the California Department of Public Health, effective April 28, 2026. The contract is valued at $482,967.36 and is designated for COVID-19 Enhanced Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Enhancing Detection Funding initiatives under state line item SL 50105 - WP25. As an encumbrance-only contract type, this award establishes a financial obligation without requiring immediate fund disbursement, allowing the Department of Public Health to reserve funds for subsequent expenditures related to COVID-19 detection enhancement activities.

The contract deliverables are structured around pandemic response detection capabilities, with the line items reflecting funding allocation toward enhanced laboratory detection infrastructure or services. While the specific place of performance is not explicitly detailed in the award documentation, Tehama County Health Services Agency, as the prime contractor, will be responsible for executing COVID-19 detection enhancement activities within or on behalf of Tehama County, California. No explicit contract period of performance dates are provided beyond the award date, and additional contract administration details would be contained in supplemental documentation.