title
SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
end
Requested Action(s)
recommendation
a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair and the Sheriff to sign Agreement with Ronald L. Clark, DDS, for the purpose of providing dental and medical services to inmates of the Tehama County Jail for the rates set forth in Exhibit “B” with a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00, effective 7/1/25, and shall remain in effect until 6/30/26.
body
Financial Impact:
The funding source for the agreement has been budgeted for FY 25/26 in the Jail Health Budget 20321-532396.
Background Information:
Dr. Clark has been providing dental/medical care to inmates of the Tehama County Jail for more than 20 years. With his experience and knowledge, Dr. Clark is able to offer surgical services that are not generally accommodated by all dentists’ offices. This is a major cost savings for the Tehama County Jail since they are not having to transport the inmates out of Red Bluff to a specialist.
There is a deviation in the insurance requirements presented in Exhibit A. The deviation follows the Board Approved amendment #3 2025-115, to the previous agreement #2023-302. Dr. Clark has carried coverage with The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) since 1993 with no malpractice claims being filed against him. Dr. Clark has always carried the required malpractice insurance, general liability insurance and workers’ compensation necessary to run his dental business successfully and safely for his patients and employees.