REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 7, 2024
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Product Supply Agreement 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 Amendment No. 4 to Product Supply Agreement No. 21-302 with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., for the continued delivery of bulk medical gases, medical gas cylinders, and the provision of an onsite manager for site gas services, extending the term by 60 days, for a total term of August 22, 2017 through July 17, 2024, with no change to the total amount of $2,953,000.
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 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). There is no additional cost associated with this amendment. The total Product Supply Agreement (Agreement) cost of $2,953,000 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) 2023-24 budget and will be included in the 2024-25 recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The recommended amendment allows ARMC to continue to purchase all bulk medical gases and medical gas cylinders, and receive the services of an onsite manager from Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (Linde) for an additional 60 days through July 17, 2024. Medical gas cylinders deli...
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