To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, 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 $11,628 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 an expenditure of up to $11,628 and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I Revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Norix Group Inc. is a manufacturer that specializes in creating durable and high-performance furniture designed for challenging environments, such as correctional facilities, healthcare, behavioral health, and other public safety and institutional settings. The company's products are engineered to be tamper-resistant, highly durable, and safe, often made with materials that can withstand heavy use and potentially aggressive conditions. Norix is known for providing furniture solutions that address the unique needs of populations in environments where safety and security are critical.
CCRMC is seeking to purchase new furniture for the psychiatric unit due to the significant damage inflicted on the current furniture by a patient, which has rendered it unusable and created an urgent need for replacement to ensure the safety, functionality, and comfort of the space for both patients and staff.
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 requireme...
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