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Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (A-11696) with Paragon Mechanical for Repair and Maintenance Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2014 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $446,000 (no change from previously approved amount) in the aggregate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (A-11696) with Paragon Mechanical for Repair and Maintenance Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2014 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $446,000 (no change from previously approved amount) in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Paragon Mechanical specializes in preventive maintenance and repair service on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Paragon Mechanical possesses expertise on the more complex HVAC components such as chillers, and variable frequency drives (VFD's) as well as on medical air compressors and medical vacuum pumps. These systems and components are vital to patient care at NMC and are regulated and audited by the Joint Commission and the state of California through Title 22 and Title 24. The HVAC systems are also vital to supporting equipment and processes in the Laboratory, Radiology, and the Pharmacy. NMC has had an agreement with Paragon Mechanical since 2008.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Renewal and Amendment No. 4 as to legal form and risk provisions. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Renewal and Amendment No. 4 as to fiscal provisions. The Renewal and Amendment No. 4 has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center's Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
As a result of Amendment No. 3, the Board of Supervisors approved a $140,000 increase for Fiscal Year 2012-...
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