To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with U.S. Foods, Inc. dba U.S. Foodservice, 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 $36,000 to supply and deliver fresh and processed fruit, salads, vegetables and paper products to the Youth Stabilization Unit at the Miller Wellness Center for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $36,000 over a one-year period and will be funded by Wellness Child Crisis Stabilization funds, cost center 5980.
BACKGROUND:
The new Youth Stabilization Unit is a 24 hour, 8 bed clinic providing mental health crisis stabilization services for people ages 17 and younger. Children and teens will now receive developmentally appropriate emergency psychiatric care in a dedicated space designed for pediatric patients that is separate from the adult PES. Services will include crisis intervention, mental health assessment, medication assistance, therapy, alcohol and drug screening, case management and peer support. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) specifies that psychiatric health care facilities are required to provide appropriate food services as part of basic care offerings. Therefore, ensuring that food is provided is part of the licensing specifications and requirements.
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 U.S. Foods, Inc. has the capacity to supply and deliver fresh and processed fruit, salads, vegetables and paper products to the Youth Stabilization Unit.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this action will result in the Miller Wellness Center not being able to adequately provide food to the Youth Stabilization Unit patients, which would negatively impact client care and cause non-compliance with DHCS license specifications.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Youth Stabilization Unit supports all of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes of the Children’s Report Card, (1) “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood", (3) "Families that are Economically Self- Sufficient"; (4) ”Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families”. Expected program outcomes include immediate mental health stabilization, reduction of emergency room placements, prevention of out-of-home placements, family empowerment and education, de-escalation and skills building, continuity of care, prevention of youth suicide, community systems collaboration, reducing stigma around mental health, economic stability, and cultural and linguistic competence.