RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase Order with Conmed Corporation in the amount of $300,000 for the purchase of electrosurgical equipment and supplies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for the period March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

BACKGROUND:

Conmed Corporation is a global medical technology company that specializes in the development and sales of surgical products that provides the CCRMC with electrical equipment and supplies for endoscopic general surgery and gynecology services.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this Purchase Order is not approved, the hospital will not be able to take care of our patient population at the CCRMC.