Report Prepared by: Maggie Fuentes, Human Resources Technician III, Human Resources
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Two-Year Agreement for Medical Services for Current Workers' Compensation Claims with The Noble Group - Patients First
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the bid proposal submitted by The Noble Group - Patients First to provide occupational medical services for employees that are currently being treated through workers' compensation at Patients First.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the medical service program to The Noble Group - Patients First for a 2-year term on a month-to-month basis to provide primary medical care services in support of the self-insured workers' compensation program and authorizing the City Manager or 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.
Following internal review of the proposals, it is the recommendation of this office to award the contract for medical service programs to Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. - Olivewood Meadows Occupational Hea...
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