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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Olympus America Inc. for Equipment Maintenance Repair and Preventative Maintenance Services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $302,044 for the term September 25, 2017 through September 24, 2020.
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 other than periodic changes to the equipment inventory list, and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($30,204) 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 Olympus America Inc. for Equipment Maintenance Repair and Preventative Maintenance Services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $302,044 for the term September 25, 2017 through September 24, 2020.
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 other than periodic changes to the equipment inventory list, and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent (10%) ($30,204) of the original cost of the agreement per each amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC's Endoscopy department utilizes a variety of Endoscopes (scopes) which are used for procedures such as Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy. These scopes allow the endoscopist to visualize the patient's esophagus, stomach, small bowel and large bowel to determine what is causing the patient's complaint/problem. NMC performs between 80 and 100 procedures per month.
NMC's entering into a contractual relationship with Olympus America will result in NMC receiving:
* Unrestricted access to technical support 24/7.
* Telephone ...
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