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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Waiver of Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.075.F.3; and (2) Approval of an Amendment to Existing Agreement with George Hills Company, Inc. for Liability Claims Adjusting and Administration Services to Extend the Term an Additional 12 Months through June 30, 2025.
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Meeting Date: April 29, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Heather Baker/City Attorney's Office
Phone Number: (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/24/2024)
Department Approval: Heather Baker, City Attorney (04/24/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) waive competitive bidding procedures pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) Section 3.07.075.F.3; and (2) approve an amendment to the existing agreement with George Hills Company, Inc. (George Hills) for liability claims adjusting and administration services to extend the term an additional 12 months through June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
To facilitate its liability claims management, historically, the City has used a third-party administrator (TPA) for investigation, adjustment and administration of liability claims asserted by third parties against the City. The TPA works closely with the City Attorney's Office in evaluating claims, negotiating and handling the paperwork for settlements at the claims stage, and monitoring the defense of litigation brought against the City. The TPA also ensures that the City, and its outside legal defense firms, follow the policies and guidelines set by the City, the City's insurers, and industry best practices.
Since June of 2019, the City has been utilizing George Hills for TPA services with the current agreement expiring on June 30, 2024. The City Attorney's Office has been ext...
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