Commission approves health‑department contract changes, $96,200 Metopia agreement

A health‑department representative (Brian, last name not given) presented three items to the Commission on Jan. 20 and summarized contract terms and fiscal details.

First, staff sought approval to amend and end early an electronic case‑reporting contract with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services; the amendment changes the contract end date to Jan. 31, 2026. Second, the department presented a three‑year contract with Metopia to modernize the community health assessment, community health improvement plan, and a public data platform. The Metopia engagement totals $96,200, with a first‑year payment of $32,500 and a contract term listed as Jan. 20, 2026–Dec. 31, 2028. Third, staff described an amendment and receivable with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for disease‑reporting/response evaluation and monitoring in the amount of $25,875, with a term listed as Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2026.

Commissioners moved, seconded, and approved items 4–6 by voice vote. No amendments to those contract terms were recorded on the public record during the meeting.