To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of Sheriff-Coroner, a blanket purchase order with United Parcel Service of America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $25,000, and ACCEPT the Terms and Conditions for shipping and delivery services for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $25,000 in contractual service expenditures and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff often uses the shipping and delivery services offered by United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS). UPS offers reliable and efficient shipping, delivery and logistical support services for the transportation of documents and materials. Their delivery options include ground, air and international shipping, with tracking support.
The Terms and Conditions include a limitation of liability and indemnification from the County to the Contractor.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff will not be able to use UPS’s efficient shipping and delivery service.