To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Norix Group, 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 one-time purchase order with Norix Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,174, and ACCEPT terms and conditions for the purchase of furniture for the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in a one-time expenditure of up to $2,174 and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Norix Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of furniture designed for correctional facilities, healthcare, behavioral health, and other public safety and institutional settings.
CCRMC purchased eight lounge chairs under purchase order #33168. These chairs have provided comfort and a welcoming environment for patients. Additional seating will better accommodate patients in the Psychiatric Unit and increasing the number of lounge chairs will ensure adequate seating in common areas, support a therapeutic environment, and improve patient satisfaction.
Purchases from Norix Group, Inc. are subject to Norix’s Standard Terms and Conditions, which limit Norix’s liability to exclude special, consequential, and incidental damages for product defects and late deliveries and non-deliveries of goods. Approval of this request will allow Norix Group, Inc. to provide durable, high-performance furniture designed to meet the specific safety and durability requirements for CCRMC.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, CCRMC will face inadequate seating for patients in the Psychiatric Unit, which could negatively impact patient comfort, satisfaction, and overall experience.