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C. 73

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:	May 23, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Purchase Order with Steris Corporation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/23/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Karin Stryker, (925) 370-5141

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: May 23, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with Steris Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $267,000 for the purchase of instrument washers for the Sterile Processing Department at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC).

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will result in a one-time capital expenditure of up to $267,000 during FY 22-23 for the purchase of instrument washers and will be funded entirely by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.

BACKGROUND:

The CCRMC Sterile Processing Department uses Steris Corporation as a prime resource for instrument washers. The washers are used to wash every instrument used in the Operating Room, as well as Labor and Delivery unit and any other area where instruments may be used. The washer disinfectors offer fast cycle times with low water consumption allowing our facility to run efficiently while increasing throughput, reducing backlog, and improving workflow.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Steris Corporation is an awarded supplier on the Vizient Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract portfolio for sterilization and decontamination. Additionally, they are a designated supplier on the Vizient Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Program. The terms and conditions on the Steris quote states that the seller will have no other liability, direct or indirect, or any kind, including liability for special, incidental, or consequential damages. County will indemnify and hold seller harmless for any claims, liabilities, or losses arising out of or in connection with any such injury or damage or claim thereof.

Approval of this request will allow the CCRMC Sterile Processing Department to purchase instrument washers for to sterilize operating room instruments.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this purchase order is not approved, then the CCRMC Sterile Processing Department will not be able to do surgeries or perform procedures. This could impact patient safety and health.