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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Salinas Valley Radiologists, Inc. (SVR) to provide radiologist services for an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($80,000) of the original contract amount.
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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 the Professional Services Agreement with Salinas Valley Radiologists, Inc. (SVR) to provide radiologist services for an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not exceed ten percent 10% ($80,000) of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC would like to enter into an agreement with Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc., for which board certified radiologists provide exclusive radiology services at NMC 24/7/365. Radiology services include inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging services, mammography and interventional radiology services, according to the American College of Surgeons for Level II Trauma Centers, as well as a radiology physician to provide general direction and oversight of the Radiology Department. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to fiscal provisions. The Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees on June 7, 2019.
FINANCING:
The cost of this Agreement is $800,000 for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. $800,000 is included the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Recommended Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide NMC with the additional support it needs in order to provide reliable and high quality patient care which improves the health and quality of life for patients and their families.
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Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Management Analyst, 783.2506
Approved by: Gary Gray D.O., Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
Attachments: Agreement
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board