To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with U.S. Foods, Inc. dba U.S. Foodservice, 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 U.S. Foods, Inc. dba U.S. Foodservice, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $36,000 to supply and deliver fresh and processed fruit, salads, vegetables and paper products to the Youth Stabilization Unit at the Miller Wellness Center for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $36,000 over a one-year period and will be funded by Wellness Child Crisis Stabilization funds, cost center 5980.
BACKGROUND:
The new Youth Stabilization Unit is a 24 hour, 8 bed clinic providing mental health crisis stabilization services for people ages 17 and younger. Children and teens will now receive developmentally appropriate emergency psychiatric care in a dedicated space designed for pediatric patients that is separate from the adult PES. Services will include crisis intervention, mental health assessment, medication assistance, therapy, alcohol and drug screening, case management and peer support. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) specifies that psychiatric health care facilities are required to provide appropriate food services as part of basic care offerings. Therefore, ensuring that food is provided is part of the licensing specifications and requirements.
The California Department of General Services - Procurement Division has established Statewide Contract 1- 22-89-15A with U.S. Foods, Inc., which is available for use by other public agencies, such as the county. As a participating agency, the county is required to submit to the same responsibilities as the State as provided in the contract docu...
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