RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department to execute a Purchase Order with Beckman Coulter, Inc., in the amount of $500,000 to purchase reagents and supplies to perform chemistry testing on the Access 2 Immunoassay and Unicel DXI800 for the clinical laboratory at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% funding is included in the Hospital Enterprise Fund I Budget.

BACKGROUND:

These reagents and supplies are used to perform routine chemistry testing on patient samples in the laboratory at the CCRMC. Monthly billing is for various tests done and replenishment of supplies. Purchase of supplies and reagents are on an as needed basis.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

CCRMC Clinical Laboratory will not be able to perform patient testing without the requested supplies and reagents if this purchase order is not approved.