Title
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign a no cost agreement with Aramark Services Inc., doing business as Aramark Correctional Services, Limited Liability Corporation to provide MicroMarket food services at the Emergency Services Center for a term of August 12, 2026 through June 30, 2031;
b. Approve non-standard terms as recommended by the Director of the Emergency Communications Department; and
c. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of services and do not add any costs to the agreement.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign a no cost agreement with Aramark Services Inc., doing business as Aramark Correctional Services, Limited Liability Corporation to provide MicroMarket food services at the Emergency Services Center for a term of August 12, 2026 through June 30, 2031;
b. Approve non-standard terms as recommended by the Director of the Emergency Communications Department; and
c. Authorize the Director of the Emergency Communications Department to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of services and do not add any costs to the agreement.
SUMMARY:
This agreement is for Aramark Services Inc., doing business as (dba) Aramark Correctional Services, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) (Aramark) to provide a MicroMarket at the Emergency Services Center. The MicroMarket offers beverages, shelf-stable and fresh food for sale to employees and guests of the building and will be located in the shared kitchen. The County does not contribute any funding and the person buying the food is solely responsible for the cost.
The County of Monterey Emergency Services Center is the building that houses the Emergency Communications Department (ECD) and the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and its Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
DISCUSSION:
The ECD is a consolidated public safety answer point (PSAP) and dispatch facility serving 29 law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical services (EMS) response agencies throughout Monterey County. Since ECD is a 24/7 Department, having on-site food options always available will be very impactful to employee well-being.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement to legal form. Risk Management has reviewed the non-standard insurance and indemnification provisions. Contracts/Purchasing has reviewed and approved this agreement. The Auditor-Controller does not approve the non-standard terms.
FINANCING:
This is a no-cost agreement and will not have any impact on the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This agreement corresponds to the Safe And Resilient Communities Board Of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goal by providing support services for the 24/7 Emergency Communications Dispatchers and staff to provide emergency call-taking and dispatch.
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
_X_ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: John Vaught, Finance Manager II, x8883
Approved by: Lee Ann Magoski, Emergency Communications Director, x8880
Attachments:
Agreement
Board Report