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C. 69

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	December 13, 2011

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

PURCHASE ORDER FOR BREG

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/13/2011

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, 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:	Tasha Scott Demetria Gary Margaret 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: December 13, 2011
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to renew Purchase Order #35323 with Breg, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, for orthopedic braces and devices for patients at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, for a period from February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Enterprise Fund I

BACKGROUND:

The Health Services Department treats numerous orthopedic patients and purchases braces and other orthopedic devices for that purpose. It is essential that Health Services Department be able to provide patients with braces to alleviate their pain and to promote recovery. Breg, Inc. is a participating vendor in our Novation group purchasing alliance, ensuring that we receive preferred pricing on all purchased products.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this contract is not approved, Health Services will be hampered in its ability to treat patients.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.