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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Stericycle, Inc., extending the term for an additional two (2) years for a new term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022, and increasing the contract amount by $41,800 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $96,800 for hazardous medical waste retrieval and disposal services.
Report
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. 1 to Agreement with Stericycle, Inc., extending the term for an additional two (2) years for a new term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022, and increasing the contract amount by $41,800 for a revised contract amount not to exceed $96,800 for hazardous medical waste retrieval and disposal services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department Clinic Services Bureau (Clinic Services) operates ten community clinic sites designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) which provide preventive, primary, and specialty medical care services
On June 26, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. A-14007 with Stericycle, Inc. to provide hazardous medical waste retrieval and disposal services.
Medical waste retrieval and disposal services are required by various regulating agencies, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), per waste segregation requirements as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Approval of the recommended action will maintain the essential waste removal and disposal services while complying with regulating agencies.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2055 Strategic Plan initiative;
2. Enhance community health and safety through 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:
The Office of County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
Sufficient funds are available in the FY 2020-2021 Recommended Budgets for both Clinic Services Bureau, Health Department (4000-HEA007) and Public Health (4000-HEA003). There is no financial impact to the General Fund resulting from approval of this Amendment.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Prisca Segovia, Management Analyst II, 755-4939
Approved by:
______________________Date:_________
Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Amendment No 1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on File with Clerk of the Board