To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Amendment to Purchase Order with Securitas Healthcare 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, an amendment to purchase order #29703 with Securitas Healthcare LLC, to increase the payment limit by $10,316 to a new payment limit of $216,958 for staff and patient protection systems, related hardware, software, and maintenance services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) with no change to the original term of December 12, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $216,958 and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
In 2022, CCRMC implemented a duress security system on specific floors to enhance staff safety. This system enables staff to activate alarms discreetly via wearable devices, ensuring swift assistance without causing disruption. The 24/7 security system promptly receives alerts, identifies the caller, and provides real-time location updates. Following a comprehensive solicitation, Securitas Healthcare was selected for its competitive cost, reliability, and ease of implementation.
Simultaneously, CCRMC needs to upgrade the current infant protection system in the perinatal unit, as the existing system approaches its end-of-life in November 2024. This system, designed to prevent unauthorized infant removal, has been in use for over 10 years. After a thorough assessment, Securitas was chosen for its competitive cost, comprehensive support services, and ease of implementation, surpassing systems from Centrak and Airfinder.
In connection with this purchase order, the parties executed a Master Service Agreement for the purchase and use of Contractor's products. Securitas Healthcare's total liability under ...
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