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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08122014 - C.63RECOMMENDATION(S): Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute a Purchase Order with Sysco Corporation in an amount not to exceed $900,000, for purchase of fresh, frozen, canned and packaged foods; paper and plastic service ware, cups and lids, chemicals for cleaning and small wares at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% funding is included in the Enterprise Fund I Budget. BACKGROUND: The above items are needed to prepare meals for the patients and cafeteria customers of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. Purchases from Sysco account for 70% - 80% of food; 98% of paper and plastic service and preparation items; 98% of cleaning chemicals and 80% - 90% of small wares including china, cutlery and items such as pots and pans used in the preparation, service and clean up of meals. Sysco Corp. is a part of the purchasing agreement that the county has with Med Assets, a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), to provide negotiated pricing. By combining APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 08/12/2014 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 12, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: T Scott, C Rucker, T Benedict C. 63 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:August 12, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Purchase Order with Sysco Corporation BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) the volume purchasing of all members, the GPO is able to negotiate pricing with various food, supply and cleaning chemical manufacturers. These negotiated pricing agreements are then transmitted to Sysco and, in turn, passed on to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. Approval of the Purchase Order will allow Sysco to provide these services through September 30, 2015. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this Purchase Order is not approved, we will not be able to purchase the food and supplies needed to feed the patients, visitors, and staff. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.