HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05242011 - C.57RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Health Services Department, to
execute a blanket Purchase Order with American Medical System, in the amount of
$250,000 to purchase supplies and implants for the Gynecological and Urological Surgery
Units at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for a period from January 1, 2011 through
December 31, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Enterprise Fund I.
BACKGROUND:
American Medical System’s min-arc is a single incision sling used for stress and
mid-urethral support for incontinence. Anterior elevate and vault suspension kit is used for
cystocele (bladder mesh) and vaginal apex support. The posterior elevate and vault
suspension biologic dermis is use for rectocele (rectum mesh) and vaginal apex support.
American Medical System is the only vendor who sells these one-of-a-kind products on the
market for women’s health.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/24/2011 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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
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: May 24, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Rhonda Goss, Tasha Scott, Barbara Borbon
C.57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:May 24, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Blanket Purchase Order with American Medical System
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this purchase order is not approved, patients requiring these medical services at Contra
Costa Regional Medical and Contra Costa Health Centers would go untreated.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.