To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with U.S. Foods, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with U.S. Foods, Inc. dba U.S. Foodservice, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to supply and deliver fresh and processed fruit, salads, vegetables and paper products to Discovery House residential program for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $400,000 over a three-year period and will be funded by Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Discovery House is a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) residential program within the Behavioral Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (AODS) for Medi-Cal eligible men who are residents of Contra Costa County. Discovery House is licensed and certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and serves 40 men over the age of 18. The program provides low and high intensity SUD treatment 24 hours per day, seven days per week to clients who reside in the facility while they receive treatment. During their stay at Discovery House, which can last anywhere from 30 to 90 days depending on medical necessity, residents and staff prepare three (3) meals per day. Per DHCS license specifications, clients must have access to healthy meals and snacks. Although processed foods may be included in the menu, a variety of fresh products are required.
The California Department of General Services - Procurement Division has established Statewide Contract 1-22-89-15A with U.S. Foods, Inc., which is available for use by other public agencies, such as the county. As a participating agency, the county is required to submit to the same responsibilities as the State as provided in the contract documents. The Statewide Contract includes limited liability provisions. The Purchasing Agent has determined that obtaining goods pursuant to the Statewide Contract is consistent with county procurement policies and that the contractor has the capacity to supply and deliver fresh and processed fruit, salads, vegetables and paper products to Discovery House residential program per DHCS license specifications.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this action will result in AODS not being able to adequately provide food to residents of Discovery House, which would negatively impact client care and cause non-compliance with DHCS license specifications.