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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (A-14274) with Visual Net Design (VND) for website update and web hosting services at NMC, adding $100,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $522,880, and no change to the Agreement term (May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2025).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (A-14274) with Visual Net Design (VND) for website update and web hosting services at NMC, adding $100,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $522,880, and no change to the Agreement term (May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2025).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) is recommending that the current agreement for website hosting and support services with Visual Net Design (VND) be maintained by adding the necessary to continue services. In an effort to reach our target audience, NMC currently has an English and a Spanish website that are distinct and separate. The approval of this agreement will ensure that the websites provide up-to-date and accurate information related to services offered, contact information, and general information on healthcare-related matters, which the organization feels is important to our community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 4 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The Amendment No. 4 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on April 12, 2024.
FINANCING:
The cost for this Amendment No. 4 is $100,000 of which $100,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This amendment allows for the seamless continuation of internal and external website hosting services resulting in a website with up-to-date information. Additionally, it will ensure that we are meeting the regulatory requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Thus, promoting access to equitable opportunities for health choices and health environments in collaboration with communities.
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Prepared by: Janine Bouyea, Human Resources Administrator, 783-2701
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
Visual Net Design Amendment No. 4
Visual Net Design Amendment No. 3
Visual Net Design Amendment No. 2
Visual Net Design Amendment No. 1
Visual Net Design Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board