Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Colleen Chawla, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Haemonetics, Inc. to Provide a Blood Bank Information System
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Haemonetics, Inc. to provide a blood bank information system, increasing the amount of the agreement by $2,000 to an amount not to exceed $512,000, with no change to the agreement term.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) requires a US Food and Drug Association approved blood banking information system to operate a blood bank database. The system is required for safe and proper blood management to ensure SMMC patients receive compatible blood products. The system also provides historical tracking that is required per Federal and State laws and regulations. In April 2015, SMMC completed a Request for Proposals for a blood bank information system. Haemonetics Corporation (Haemonetics) was chosen due to their lowest pricing, in addition to having the most innovative and user-friendly software application.
In October 2016, the County and Haemonetics entered into an agreement for blood bank information system services for the term of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2021 in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
The agreement has since been amended multiple times with the agreement extended through March 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $510,000.
DISCUSSION:
Although the work was completed by Haemonetics for the term of this agreement, the "not to exceed" amount of the agreement must now be amended in order to pay the remaining invoices outstanding from Haemonetics. This amendment will increase the agreement amount by $2,000 in order to pay the remaining invoices. This amendment is coming to this Board late due to...
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