To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Bayer 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, a blanket purchase order with Bayer HealthCare LLC in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the purchase of contrast injection, computed tomography syringes, and other items needed for Contra Costa Health (CCH) for the period of August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $250,000 over a two-year period and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I Revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Bayer HealthCare is a division of Bayer AG, a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture. Bayer HealthCare focuses on researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of healthcare products, including computed tomography (CT) syringes. A CT syringe is a specialized syringe used in CT imaging procedures to inject contrast agents into a patient's body. The syringes are part of an automated injector system that ensures controlled and consistent injection rates, which is crucial for obtaining high-quality images. It also improves the contrast and detail of CT images, aiding in more accurate diagnosis.
The vendor CCH usually purchases CT syringes from recently stopped distributing them. Because of this, there were challenges in obtaining the syringes. CCH is now purchasing the syringes directly from the manufacturer, Bayer HealthCare.
Bayer HealthCare LLC is a member of the Vizient Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), which means that Contra Costa Regional Medical Center will receive rebates. This will further solidify our shared dedication to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACT...
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