HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12142010 - C.78RECOMMENDATION(S):
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services Department, a
purchase order with Bacon East Pharmacy in the amount of $135,000 to provide pharmacy
prescriptions for mentally ill clients in Contra Costa Mental Health Programs who are
uninsured or do not have Medi-Cal, for the period from February 1, 2011 through January
31, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County General Funds. 100% Realignment Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Uninsured consumers leaving the hospital need medications while benefits are being
established.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, consumers unable to get needed medications could end up
in the Emergency Room, and ultimately as an inpatient.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/14/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District
II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District
V Supervisor
Contact: Anna Roth,
370-5101
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 14, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Barbara Borbon
C. 78
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:December 14, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:PURCHASE ORDER WITH BACON EAST PHARMACY
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
If this contract is not approved, children unable to get needed medications could end up in
the Emergency Room, and ultimately hospitalized.