To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Interstate Waste Systems, 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 Interstate Waste Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $80,667, and rental agreement for a trash compactor for Contra Costa Health (CCH) effective the date the agreement is signed and for five years thereafter.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $80,667 over a five-year period and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Interstate Waste Systems, Inc. also known as Interstate Compactor Rentals is a company that specializes in renting compactors, which are machines used to compress waste and recyclable materials into smaller, more manageable forms. These compactors are commonly used by businesses, municipalities, and other organizations to reduce the volume of waste, making it easier and more cost-effective to transport and dispose. Interstate Compactor Rentals has been providing full trash compactors and mechanical services to Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers for over five years.
CCRMC would like to continue renting from Interstate Compactor Rentals. Interstate provides the main trash compactor for the hospital. Trash must be disposed of regularly to comply with Joint Commission and OSHA standards. The trash compactor is a valuable tool in hospital waste management, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and more efficient healthcare environment. This purchase will be made via sole source justification, for product and service continuity.
The agreement requires the County to indemnify, defend, and hold Interstate Compactor Rentals harmless from any and all claims. Approval of this request will enable Intersta...
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