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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or their designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Dynex Technologies, to provide service for a Dynex DS2 instrument for the term upon execution to August 31, 2026, and a total Agreement amount not to exceed $31,779; and
b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or their designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($3,179) of the original contract amount; total not to exceed maximum of $34,958.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or their designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Dynex Technologies, to provide service for a Dynex DS2 instrument for the term upon execution to August 31, 2026, and a total Agreement amount not to exceed $31,779; and
b. Approve non-standard risk provisions in the Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or their designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work, do not exceed 10% ($3,179) of the original contract amount; total not to exceed maximum of $34,958.
SUMMARY DISCUSSION:
The Health Department’s Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is responsible for providing testing services to identify microorganisms that cause disease including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. The PHL provides testing with associated whole genome sequencing for communicable disease surveillance purposes, surge events and other public health emergencies. The PHL also serves as a reference laboratory for local hospitals and health care agencies.
The PHL seeks approval to purchase preventative maintenance (PM) service for the Dynex DS2 instrument used for tuberculosis (TB) screening. PM service helps prevent equipment breakdown, lowers chances of premature instrument replacement and ensures reliable and timely test results.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goals:
2. Enhance public health and safety through prevention; 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services; and 4. Engage the Health Department workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports two of the 10 Essential Public Health Services, specifically: 1. Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets, and 2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund. Appropriations for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget (001-4000-8124-HEA003). For future fiscal years, appropriations will be included in the Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services, promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses, and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Veronica Salinas, Management Analyst, 755-4630
Approved by:
______________________________Date: _________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Service Agreement