HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08132013 - C.52RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase
Order with Alere North America, Inc. in the amount of $250,000 for reagents, controls and test kit calibrators for the
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center laboratory, for the period from August 15, 2013 through August 14, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funding is included in the Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Laboratory at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) performs hemoglobin blood tests on patients,
using the DXI and Hemopoint Hemoglobin meters. These reagents and supplies are specific for these meters and are
superior to products from other vendors.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved the CCRMC Clinical Laboratory will not be able to perform necessary patient
testing, thus impacting patient safety and health.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/13/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, 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: August 13, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: M Harris, D Gary, T Scott
C. 52
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:August 13, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Board Order for Alere North America, Inc.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.