To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Bizon Group, Inc. (dba Conexwest)
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Health Services Director, a purchase order with Bizon Group, Inc. (dba Conexwest) and ACCEPT the lease terms and conditions for the rental of a refrigerated storage container and equipment in an amount not to exceed $24,078, for the construction project of the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) Morgue Department, for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in expenditures of up to $24,078 over a two-year period and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) is preparing for several construction projects in 2026, including the demolition of the E Ward building, which currently houses the Morgue Department. The contents of the Morgue Department including medical specimens, testing materials, and other temperature-sensitive supplies require a controlled refrigeration environment to preserve their integrity and ensure CCRMC's continued compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
Bizon Group, Inc. (dba Conexwest) provides temperature-controlled storage containers and associated transformer equipment on a monthly rental basis, offering CCRMC the additional refrigerated storage capacity needed during the construction period. Conexwest has previously provided temperature-controlled storage units for supplies vital to CCRMC's laboratory department.
The Master Lease Agreement provides that Conexwest's total aggregate liability is limited to $5,000. Additionally, the County agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and reimburse Conexwest and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all los...
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