To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Gaumard Scientific Company, 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, (1) a purchase order with Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,021 for the purchase of a pediatric healthcare training mannequin and software and services, and (2) Gaumard Terms and Conditions, for the period from September 9, 2025 through September 8, 2026, and for consecutive annual renewals until terminated.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will result in expenditures of up to $45,021 and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. is the sole provider of Pediatric HAL S3005. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) has been in business with Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. since 2019. Gaumard designs, manufactures, and sells industry-leading simulation-based healthcare workforce training solutions for hospitals, universities, emergency medical services, and military services worldwide with over 75 years of healthcare simulation experience.
Pediatric HALS3005 is detailed mannequin that offers realistic anatomical features, interactive speech and sounds, advanced airway management, dynamic physiological responses, comprehensive monitoring, simulated cardiac events and realistic drug responses. It bridges the gap between simulation and actual patient care, facilitating effective training, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
The Gaumard Terms and Conditions obligate the County to indemnify Gaumard for (1) bodily injury or death arising out County's negligence or willful misconduct in performing the agreement; (2) infringement or misappropriation by County of intellectual property rights; and (3) County's other illegal conduct...
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