Title
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Pacific Medical, Inc. for orthopedic soft goods, durable medical equipment, and orthotics and prosthetics services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $500,000 with an agreement term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Pacific Medical, Inc. for orthopedic soft goods, durable medical equipment and orthotics and prosthetics services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $500,000 with an agreement term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC routinely requires durable medical equipment (DME) and orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) with fitting services for its patients. In order to maintain consistent quality and improve cost effectiveness, NMC is requesting to establish a new five year agreement with Pacific Medical to replace the previous agreement from 2015 so that the successful business relationship between NMC and Pacific Medical may continue.
Pacific Medical maintains local facilities near the NMC campus in Salinas and is able to provide products and services to NMC's patients regularly and promptly on an as needed basis. Pacific Medical manufactures much of its own equipment as well and is able to provide heavily discounted pricing to NMC and its patients. Sourcing from one vendor is also more efficient and solidifies a close working relationship on a routine basis. Pacific Medical is able to provide services to NMC on-call 24 hours a day for 7 days a week due to trauma center patient needs.
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 N...
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