To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Astanza Holdings LLC
☒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 Astanza Holdings LLC in an amount not to exceed $40,000 and Lease Agreement; and ACCEPT the Government Initial Service Terms and Conditions for the rental of laser tattoo removal equipment and training for the period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $40,000 and will be funded by Public Health’s Health Care for the Homeless grant and program funds for fiscal year 2025-26.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Health’s Public Health Division has been searching for a vendor that provides rental and training for tattoo laser removal equipment. The goal for this endeavor is to offer tattoo removal services to community members who would otherwise not have access to this resource. The hope is to attract County members who would benefit from tattoo removal, especially if these prevent them from improving their circumstance. This one-year agreement will allow Public Health to pilot and build a case for expanding this program. This purchase is being justified via sole source.
The Astanza Holdings LLC Lease Agreement limits Astanza’s liability to the County for any consequential, special, indirect, incidental, exemplary or punitive damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, or any lost income or profits, regardless of whether arising from breach of contract or tort, even if advised of the possibility of such loss or damage or if such loss or damage could have been reasonably foreseen. Astanza’s Government Initial Service Agreement Terms and Conditions provide the same limitation of liability with the addition that Astanza’s liability is also limited to the repair or replacement of its Covered Products and shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental, or indirect damages arising from the County’s use or inability to use the Covered Product, regardless of cause.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, Public Health will not be able to explore these services for the broader community of Contra Costa County who may benefit from this option.