Title
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (BSC1626) with Ameridose LLC for Sterile Admixing Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2013 and adding $72,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $144,000 in the aggregate.
Body
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (BSC1626) with Ameridose LLC for Sterile Admixing Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2013 and adding $72,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $144,000 in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Ameridose provides IV medications in concentrations and forms that are not commercially available. The number of drug shortages has continued to increase over the past 3 years. When IV medications are unavailable Ameridose is often able to make them. The facilities used by Ameridose allow them to make IV medications that have better expiration dating than what can be made by the NMC pharmacy. This results in less waste of both medication and money. Ameridose helps the hospital to save money, decrease waste, increase treatment options and make available those medications unavailable due to medication shortages.
Business Automobile Insurance Exemption
Business Automobile Liability Insurance Endorsement requirements are waived for this vendor under this Agreement. There is no risk or exposure regarding vehicles.
Contractor does not travel onto County property with vehicles.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance Exemption
The Contractor has provided proof of Worker’s Compensation at the State of Massachusetts required levels. NMC requests this lower level of coverage be accepted for this agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and app...
Click here for full text