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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.