To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with CDW Government 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 blanket purchase order with CDW Government LLC in an amount not to exceed $250,000 and Letter of Participation for the purchase of workstations, equipment, and related accessories at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers for the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of $250,000 over the 3-year period and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
CDW Government LLC is a division of CDW Corporation that specializes in providing IT products and services to public sector organizations. The company offers a wide range of technology products, including computers, laptops, tablets, networking equipment, servers, storage solutions, printers, scanners, and software. It also provides IT consulting, managed services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity services, and data center solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients.
CDW Government LLC primarily serves government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. It supports government entities with technology designed for public safety, defense, and administrative operations while offering schools and universities tools for classrooms, administration, and online learning. For healthcare, it delivers IT solutions that enhance clinical operations and compliance.
CDW Government LLC is a member of the Vizient Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), which means that CCRMC will receive rebates. This will further solidify our shared dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions. Purchases made by CCRMC and Health Services IT per calendar year aggregate to $2 million and above, which will provide Tier 2 pricing.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCRMC and Health Centers will be unable to replace workstations and related equipment in clinical settings needed for documenting patient care.