To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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 Interim Health Services Director, a purchase order with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,150,363 for the purchase of ARTIS Icono Floor Interventional Radiology (IR) imaging system and accessories for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in a one-time expenditure of up to $1,150,363 and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is a leading medical technology company. The company specializes in providing a wide range of healthcare solutions and services, including medical imaging systems, laboratory diagnostics, and healthcare information technology products.
The ARTIS icono floor is a compact, floor-mounted angiography system. It supports minimally invasive procedures across radiology, cardiology, and vascular surgery. It offers flexible patient coverage, high-quality imaging with low radiation, and customizable workflows (Case Flows). Advanced features include 3D imaging and support for complex procedures like EVAR and TAVI. Efficient, space-saving, and powerful, it’s ideal for modern interventional suites.
The current interventional radiology (IR) equipment at CCRMC has reached its end-of-life and is no longer deemed safe or reliable for use in the provision of patient care. As a result, all interventional radiology services at CCRMC have been suspended. The unavailability of IR services on-site has necessitated an increase in patient transfers to external facilities for necessary procedures. These transfers not only delay critical patient care but also contribute to increased operational costs, including transportation, coordination efforts, and outsourced procedure expenses. The absence of an in-house interventional radiology capability significantly impacts the quality, timeliness, and continuity of care for our patients.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is a supplier of the Vizient Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and per Administrative Bulletin 600.3, GPO members are exempt from solicitation requirements. As a result of the vizient membership, CCRMC is eligible to receive rebates and access lower pricing. This purchase is governed by two Vizient Supplier Agreements entered into between Vizient Supply, LLC and Siemen Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; 1) on September 1, 2021 and as amended on November 15, 2023 (Agreement No. XR0705) for Cardiac/Vascular Interventional Systems; and 2) on October 1, 2022 (Agreement No. XR0926) for Ultrasound Equipment. Utilizing CCRMC’s GPO membership for this purchase furthers our shared dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCRMC will continue to face delays in patient care, increased transfer costs, and reduced ability to provide timely, critical services to the community.