TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Dina Jose, Director of Corrections
REPORT BY: Anabel Silva, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 250438B with Nor-Cal Bio Solutions LLC

RECOMMENDATION
title
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 250438B with Nor-Cal Bio Solutions LLC., to provide biohazard cleaning services to the Napa County Department of Corrections (Fiscal Impact: $120,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted, Discretionary)
body
BACKGROUND
The Agreement provides funding for as-needed biohazard cleaning services at the Napa County Department of Corrections. Nor-Cal Bio Solutions LLC shall be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for on-site cleaning and containment of biohazardous waste at the Napa County Department of Corrections.
Services shall include but are not limited to the mitigation and remediation of bodily fluids, viral contamination and other infectious diseases or wastes.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 250438B with Nor-Cal Bio Solutions LLC for a maximum of $120,000 per fiscal year for the term of June 24, 2025, through June 30, 2030, for as-needed biohazard cleaning services.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
Where is it budgeted? |
Corrections 14000-01 |
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
Future fiscal impact: |
This as needed service will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years |
Consequences if not approved: |
The Department of Corrections will be out of compliance with various health codes. Internal staff are not certified in biohazard waste cleanup. In addition to certification, a vendor would be needed for proper disposal of waste products after cleanup. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable