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Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-15874) with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. for equipment repairs and exchange services, with no changes to the term of January 15, 2022 through January 14, 2028, and adding $127,874 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $580,010.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-15874) with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. for equipment repairs and exchange services, with no changes to the term of January 15, 2022 through January 14, 2028, and adding $127,874 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $580,010.
SUMMARY:
KARL STORZ is a global manufacturer and distributor of endoscopes, medical instruments, and devices. KARL STORZ shall provide labor and replacement parts used for surgical services at NMC for multiple products, including flex intubation video endoscope, telescope, cystoscope, and ureteroscope. This service is needed to return the products to normal operating conditions if a device fails during normal usage for its intended purpose.
In addition, KARL STORZ shall provide field service technician visits at no charge where coverage is available. KARL STORZ shall offer NMC top quality, efficient preservation, and flexible repair and services if repair is needed. Additionally, shall prioritize repair turnaround of laparoscopic instruments/equipment, which will allow maximum inventory availability and minimize OR delays.
DISCUSSION:
• This Agreement shall provide the service needed to ensure the safety of our patients while performing procedures within the Operating room.
• Well-maintained equipment gives correct diagnostic data so the providers can provide safe treatment for Natividad Medical Center patients.
• Fast repair response times get our equipment back up and working minimizing interruptions to patient procedures.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 3 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. Amendment No. 3 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on August 7, 2026.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 3 is $127,874 of which $83,000 is included in the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. There is no impact on the General Fund with this action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS SECTION:
These maintenance and repair services are important for continued patient care in surgery. Surgery has moved well past the basic instruments and laryngoscopes to a highly technologic service dependent on sophisticated equipment which requires special attention. This amendment is needed to add the newly purchased scopes to the equipment list attached to the Agreement so that it will be covered for maintenance and repair.
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Prepared by: Griselda Cobos, Interim Director of Surgical Services, 831-772-7771
Approved by: Nancy Buscher, Interim Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachment(s):
Board Report
KARL STORZ Endoscopy America Inc Amendment No. 3
KARL STORZ Endoscopy America Inc Amendment No. 2
KARL STORZ Endoscopy America Inc Amendment No. 1
KARL STORZ Endoscopy America Inc Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board