TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Public Health
MEETING DATE: December 5, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Marlayna Duley
PHONE:
707-234-6635
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval to Purchase One (1) Photoionization Detection Instrument, in the Amount of $6,040.40, to Provide Identification of Volatile Organic Compounds at Hazardous Materials Release Incidents; and Authorization to Add Item to the County's Fixed Asset List
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve purchase of one (1) photoionization detection instrument, in the amount of $6,040.40, to provide identification of volatile organic compounds at hazardous materials release incidents; and authorize the addition of the item to the County's fixed asset list.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Environmental Health's Redwood Empire Hazardous Incident Team (REHIT) utilizes specialized equipment to identify possible life safety and environmental hazards when responding to a hazardous materials release. This equipment needs to be maintained regularly and replaced periodically. REHIT's current photoionization detector had a battery failure, and it was discovered that this model is no longer supported with parts from the manufacturer. The instrument needs to be replaced.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? Yes
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Prepared and Resilient County
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: EHDR2 - 862239
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: Yes
CURRENT F/Y COST: $6040.40
IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: $300.00
REVENUE AGREEMENT: No
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: Equipment maintenance and replacement is routinely budgeted into ...
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