RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute an amendment to Purchase Order #17679 with ASD Specialty Healthcare, LLC (dba ASD Healthcare) to increase the payment limit by $100,000 for a new payment limit of $295,000 for the purchase of Remdesivir, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment is 100% funded by the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center's Pharmacy Unit has been purchasing Remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19 patients from ASD Healthcare. ASD Healthcare is the only Federal Government authorized distributor.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this amendment is not approved, CCRMC will not be able to purchase Remdesivir, that is needed for treating COVID-19 patients, which could cause a negative impact in the health of patients at CCRMC.
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