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.
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