Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Travis Kusman, Director, Emergency Medical Services
Subject: Agreement with Corovan Moving and Storage to Provide Warehousing Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Corovan Moving and Storage to provide warehousing services for the storage of emergency medical equipment and supplies, and act as the primary location for Strategic National Stockpile assets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extending the term through December 31, 2027, and increasing the amount by $695,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,460,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Federal funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been allocated to strengthen the nation's public health emergency preparedness and response infrastructure. Since 2014, in collaboration with local hospitals, San Mateo County Health (SMC Health) has utilized a portion of these funds to lease warehouse space for the storage of emergency medical equipment, supplies, and medications, with costs shared equally by SMC Health and the participating hospitals. This emergency medical stockpile ensures that hospitals and local healthcare providers have a nearby source of critical materials during emergencies and shortages and serves as the primary location for receiving Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) assets during disaster response. The stockpile serves as a short-term, stopgap buffer when immediate supplies are unavailable.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the stockpile played a critical role in SMC Health's emergency response, serving as the central hub for receiving, storing, and distributing essential medical materials to local frontline organizations.
In August 2021, SMC Health issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure a full-service warehouse provider f...
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