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a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with GE Healthcare for Elite Glass MiniView digital x-ray maintenance services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $43,390 with an agreement term of March 4, 2022 through March 3, 2027.
b. Approve the NMC Interim Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with GE Healthcare for Elite Glass MiniView digital x-ray maintenance services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $43,390 with an agreement term of March 4, 2022 through March 3, 2027.
b. Approve the NMC Interim Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, insurance, limitations on liability, and limitations on damages provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad recently purchased a new mobile mini c-arm (x-ray unit) for the orthopedic clinic and for use in the OR with small body parts like a wrist. The warranty included one year of service and maintenance. This new agreement will allow GE to provide preventative maintenance and general service. Typically, turnaround time for parts and repair are much quicker when completed by the original equipment manufacturer. In addition, the field engineers are fully trained to handle all aspects of the equipment. While third party vendors may still need to call the company for service.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The agreement has also been reviewed and approved by NMC's Finance Committee and by its Board...
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