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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-15202) with Paragon Mechanical Inc. for maintenance and repair services, with no changes to the agreement term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026, and adding $200,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $650,000.
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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. 2 to the agreement (A-15202) with Paragon Mechanical Inc. for maintenance and repair services, with no changes to the agreement term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026, and adding $200,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $650,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Paragon Mechanical, Inc. (Paragon) has been providing Natividad Medical Center (NMC) with preventive maintenance and repair services on various mechanical systems such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units to meet the requirements of Local, State, Federal regulations, ordinances, codes, and rules. Paragon possesses expertise in the more complex HVAC components such as commercial refrigeration equipment, which includes medical grade refrigerators and medical freezers that are regulated and audited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and the state of California through Title 22 and Title 24, and variable frequency drives (VFD's), medical air compressors and medical vacuum pumps. These systems and components are vital to patient care as they support equipment and processes in various units, including Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Labor & Delivery, and Food Services. Paragon also maintains acceptable indoor air quality through proper ventilation which is a key factor in reducing the spread of airborne diseases in addition to maintaining the heating and cooling of the entire hospital. The approval of the recommended action will allow Paragon to continue providing preventative maintenance and repair services on the various mechanical systems at NMC.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel reviewed and approved this amendment No. 2 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 2 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on June 13, 2025.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 2 is $200,000 of which $200,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. Amounts for remaining year of the agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate Funding will be provided from NMC’s Enterprise Fund 451-9600-6321.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The preventative maintenance and repair services provided by this vendor are vital to supporting various mechanical systems at NMC.
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Prepared by: Felipe Enriquez, Director Engineering, 783-26-14
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
Attachments:
Paragon Mechanical Amendment No. 2
Paragon Mechanical Amendment No. 1
Paragon Mechanical Inc Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board