Oxford Immunotec, Inc., has been providing outside laboratory testing services including tuberculosis testing for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers (CCRMC) for several years. In November 2014, the County Administrator approved and the Purchasing Services Manager executed Contract #26-670-4 for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. The contract negotiations were not settled until February 2016. The services rendered were provided by the Contractor while contract negotiations continued. The Contractor is entitled to payment for the reasonable value of its services under the equitable relief theory of quantum meruit. The theory determines the amount to be paid for services when no contract exists or when there is doubt as to the amount due for the work performed but done under circumstances when payment can be expected, the provider does so to the benefit of the recipient. The Contractor therefore is entitled to recover the reasonable value of those services. The Division requested and the Contractor provided services during the continued extenuating term of contract renewal negotiations, and is requesting payment in the amount of $2,175 for outside laboratory testing services for the period June 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016.

If this paymentt is not approved, Contractor will not be paid for outside laboratory testing services provided to County in good faith.

Not applicable.