Report Prepared by: Maggie Fuentes, Human Resources Technician III, Human Resources
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Two-Year Agreement for Medical Service Programs with Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center to Provide Occupational and Pre-Employment Medical Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the bid proposal submitted by Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center to provide occupational and pre-employment medical services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an agreement for medical service programs to Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center for a 2-year term and authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Direct staff to develop other options; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Take no action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Fiscal Administration.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
On May 21, 2021, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was mailed to five medical providers who previously expressed interest in providing medical services to the City of Merced. In response to the RFP two bid proposals were received by the stated deadline of 4:00 p.m. on June 21, 2021: Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Health Center and The Noble Group -Patients First Medical Center and Urgent Care. The two bid proposals were comparable in pricing as well as the services offered. The proposals are not attached to this report but if needed they will be available for Council review at the meeting.
The RFP specifically invited the submission of a proposal to the City of Merced for all levels of service; or, for individual levels of service. The provision of medical services included: mandatory ph...
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