To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with R.S. Hughes 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 Interim Health Services Director, a purchase order with R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $195,209 for air monitoring equipment and supplies for the Contra Costa Health Hazardous Materials Program (CCHHMP) during the period from April 15, 2025 through October 22, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $195,209 and will be funded by Enforcement funds associated with a Supplemental Environmental Project.
BACKGROUND:
CCHHMP received enforcement funds from K2 Pure Solutions, LP (K2), linked to an EPA settlement regarding a supplemental environmental project for emergency response equipment (SEP). The Equipment is used when responding to incidents resulting in the release or threatened release of hazardous materials to provide air monitoring for responders and the community.
Delays were encountered due to prolonged communications regarding review of the vendor documentation. CCHHMP also received an enforcement order from the EPA regarding this equipment and this action will allow CCHHMP to comply with that order.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, Contra Costa Health will not be able to reimburse R.S.Hughes Company, Inc. for equipment already received and/or in transit to CCHHMP and may have to return the money received under the settlement to K2.