REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 7, 2024
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title
Purchase Order for Washers and Dryers at West Valley Detention Center
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the purchase of the following unbudgeted assets for detention facilities:
a. Four washing machines in an amount not to exceed $220,000.
b. Five gas dryers in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a non-competitive Purchase Order to Western State Design, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $332,610, for the purchase and installation of four industrial washing machines and five gas dryers for use at the West Valley Detention Center.
(Presenter: Ernie Perez, Deputy Chief, 387-3760)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). On December 19, 2023 (Item No. 95), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the purchase of four washers in an amount not to exceed $120,000 and five gas dryers in an amount not to exceed $250,000. However, the unit cost for the fixed assets needs to be corrected. The previously approved fixed assets will be defunded in order to adequately fund them based on the new unit costs. The department requests $220,000 for four washers and $150,000 for five gas dryers. The cost of the washers and dryers will be funded within the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's (Department) existing 2023-24 budget allocation (4420001000).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) completes 50,000 to 60,000 bookings and releases each year. Incarcerated people held at detention facilit...
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