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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for the term of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2018 with Stericycle, Inc. for medical waste retrieval and disposal, extending the term two (2) additional years to June 30, 2018, and increasing the amount by $39,850.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $137,850.00.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for the term of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2018 with Stericycle, Inc. for medical waste retrieval and disposal, extending the term two (2) additional years to June 30, 2018, and increasing the amount by $39,850.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $137,850.00.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department, Clinic Services Bureau, entered into Professional Services Agreement with Stericycle, Inc., effective July 1, 2011 for the purpose of providing proper pickup, treatment, and disposal of biohazardous and pharmaceutical waste services. The initial term of the Agreement was July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 in the amount of $20,000. Since 2011, the Agreement has been revised through Amendments No. 1 and No. 2, extending the term to June 30, 2016 and increasing the total amount of the contract to $98.000.
Medical waste retrieval and disposal services are required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Stericycle has proved to be a reliable vendor, capable of meeting the needs of the Clinic Services Bureau. Approval of the recommended action will ensure that the Clinics Services Bureau maintains compliance with regulating agencies and provides for the essential services required for the clinics.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2011 - 2015 Strategic Plan initiative: (2) Enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: (6) Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel, the Auditor-Controller and Contracts/Purchasing have reviewed and approved the Amendment No. 3.
FINANCING:
Sufficient funds are available in the Clinic Services Bureau, Health Department FY 2016-2017 Requested Budget (4000-HEA007). The Clinic Services Bureau operates at a zero net county cost and there is no financial impact to the General Fund resulting from approval of this Agreement.
Prepared by: Sheena Morales, Management Analyst III, 1393
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Interim Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 3 on file with Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 2 on file with Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 1 on file with Clerk of the Board
Agreement on File with Clerk of the Board