REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 9, 2024
FROM
ANDREW GOLDFRACH, ARMC Chief Executive Officer, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
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Product Supply Agreement and Riders with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. for the Provision of Bulk Medical Gases, Medical Gas Cylinders, and Site Gas Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve the Product Supply Agreement and Riders, including non-standard terms, with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., for the delivery of bulk medical gases, medical gas cylinders, and the provision of an onsite manager for site gas services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,400,000, for the period of July 9, 2024 through July 8, 2029.
(Presenter: Andrew Goldfrach, ARMC Chief Executive Officer, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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 Costs). The cost of $2,400,000 is funded by State Medi-Cal, Federal Medicare, private insurances, and other departmental revenues. Funding sources may change in the future pending any legislative activity related to the repeal and/or replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The recommended agreement (Agreement), which includes Riders with additional terms and conditions for each specific product and service procured, allows ARMC to purchase all bulk medical gases and medical gas cylinders, and receive the services of an onsite manager from Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (Linde). Medical gas cylinders delivered by Linde are distributed throughout ARMC and the aff...
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