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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. ...
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