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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. for support services for the OBIX Perinatal Data Systems Services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $130,394 for the term April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2021; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) of the original cost of the agreement per each amendment.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. for support services for the OBIX Perinatal Data Systems Services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $130,394 for the term April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2021; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) of the original cost of the agreement per each amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The OBIX Fetal Monitoring System has been used at Natividad Medical Center since 2011 to electronically monitor fetal heart rates and maternal uterine status in order to monitor maternal and fetal well-being during, prior and after labor. Continuous fetal surveillance monitoring is required for caring and managing both high and low risk laboring patients and it the standard of care per AWHONN, ACOG and AAP guidelines. This system is critical to care provided by Natividad's OB department and for the care and delivery of babies.
Maintenance and support for this system is needed to address questions, issues, upgrades and enhancements. This requ...
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