To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract #76-944 with Conner Byrne, M.D.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #76-944 with Conner Byrne, M.D., an individual, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, to provide orthopedic services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Contra Costa Health Centers, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this contract will result in annual expenditures of up to $250,000 and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community, CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers relies on contractors to provide necessary specialty health services to its patients. Conner Byrne, M.D., is new to CCRMC and will provide orthopedic specialty services including, but not limited to: clinic coverage, consultation, training, and medical and surgical procedures starting January 1, 2026.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code §§ 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code § 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Per Administrative Bulletin 600.3, CCRMC Physician services are exempt from solicitation requirements.
Under new Contract #76-944, contractor will provide orthopedic services at CCRMC and Contra Costa Health Centers for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the necessary specialty orthopedic services needed for patient care will not be available or will create increased wait times due to the limited number of specialty providers available within the community.