HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06032014 - C.140RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase
Order with Bay Cities Produce Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $297,000 for the purchase of whole and
processed fresh fruits and vegetables at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period from July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Funding is included in the Enterprise Fund I Budget.
BACKGROUND:
Fresh fruits and vegetables are required to prepare meals that meet American Dietetic Association (ADA)
requirements for balanced nutrition for the patients of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. Bay Cities Produce
Co., Inc. has been working with local farms and the Brentwood Agricultural Land Trust to certify and purchase from
local farmers. They operate their own processing plant which meets all government and Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Points (HACCP)
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/03/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: June 3, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: T Scott, M Harris, J Davis
C.140
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:June 3, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase Order with Bay Cities Produce Company, Inc.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
requirements. This allows Contra Costa Regional Medical Center to purchase locally grown products that are
guaranteed to be safe and fulfill the mandate from the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to purchase as much local
produce as possible. Approval of the Purchase Order will allow Bay Cities Produce Co., Inc to provide these services
through June 30, 2016.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this Purchase Order is not approved, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center would not meet ADA requirements for
balanced nutrition for its patients.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable.