To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, 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 WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC in an amount not to exceed $12,000 and a rental agreement to rent two washers and dryers for the Discovery House for the period from January 3, 2025 through January 2, 2030, which shall automatically renew for successive one month terms until either party provides at least 30 days prior written notice of termination.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $12,000 over a five-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 Services (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 must launder their clothing, towels and linens. Having large capacity washers and dryers on-site is a necessity.
The agreement requires the county to indemnify, defend and hold WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems harmless from any claim arising out of or resulting from the possession, use or operation of the equipment and all related utilities, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of WASH, its employees or agents. This includes a liabil...
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