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C. 67

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services
Date:	January 15, 2013

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Approval of Purchase Order with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/15/2013

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Anna Roth, 370-5101
cc:	T Scott D Gary M Harris

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 15, 2013
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a
Change Order to Purchase Order #F07239 with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., to add $200,000, for a

new total of $477,000, for liquid medical oxygen for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers, from October 15, 2004 through October 14, 2014.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Enterprise Fund I.

BACKGROUND:

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers use medical oxygen on a regular basis for patient care. Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc provides the oxygen and the tanks and whatever service is required. Many patients require medical oxygen in order to breathe due to their illnesses.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this Purchase Order is not approved, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers will be unable to acquire medical oxygen jeopardizing patient care and survival.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.