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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Ratification of an Amendment to Existing Professional Services Agreement with Occu-Med for Medical Services Increasing the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Amount by an Additional $60,000 and Increasing the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000.
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Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
Contact Person/Dept.: Tiffany Johnson/Human Resources Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5641
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/22/2024)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Director of Human Resources, (05/15/2024) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council ratify an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Occu-Med for medical services increasing the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 amount by an additional $60,000 and increasing the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
BACKGROUND
On August 9, 2023, the Human Resources Department entered into a professional service agreement with Occu-Med for medical services, including pre-placement medical evaluations for new hire candidates. Pre-placement medical evaluations determine if a candidate can safely perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
Occu-Med is a nationally recognized leader in medical evaluations for employment with over 15,000 locations nationwide. It provides services to various government contractors, public agencies, private companies, and public safety agencies.
DISCUSSION
The initial four-year professional services agreement with Occu-Med offers its signature service "EXAMQA" package which includes pre-placement medical evaluations, and the amount was not to exceed $6,000 annually based on a much smaller volume of exams. However, after experiencing considerable delays with the previous medical service...
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