DATE: March 9, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Interim Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC. for COVID-19 Vaccination Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process in an emergency when goods or services are immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, welfare, or safety, or for the protection of County property, consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34, for urgent and necessary COVID-19 vaccination services for County of Fresno Employees; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC., to provide urgent and necessary COVID-19 vaccination services to County of Fresno Employees from February 15, 2021 through December 31, 2021, total not to exceed $500,000.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions as Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) monies will be utilized to cover the costs associated with the recommended agreement. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, extended the period during which recipients may incur eligible costs that may be covered using payments from the CRF to December 31, 2021 (Division N, Title X, Section 1001). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for vaccination providers, the County needs to contract for vaccinations for staff throughout the County. Approval of the recommended action will allow Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC. ("Pinnacle") to provide necessary COVID-19 vaccination services for County staff. Vaccination services are expected to end on December 31, 2021. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. Should your Board choose not to approve the recommended actions, necessary COVID-19 vaccinations will not be pro...
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