Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Contract to 1582 Medical Corporation, Inc. for a Three and 1/3 Year Term of $141,697 Annually for a Total of $467,600 for Annual Health, Wellness, and Fitness Evaluations
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract to 1582 Medical Corporation, Inc. for a three and 1/3 year term of $141,697 annually for a total of $467,600 for annual health, wellness, and fitness evaluations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a contract with 1582 Medical Corporation, Inc. for the four-year term of September 14, 2026 to December 31, 2029, in the amount of $141,697 annually for three and 1/3 years for a total of $467,600 to perform annual health, wellness, and fitness evaluations; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq.
Services with an estimated value greater than $41,000 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-27 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Summary
The Merced Fire Department (MFD) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for NFPA 1582-compliant comprehensive occupational medical examinations for its fire suppression personnel. Four proposals were received and evaluated by the MFD’s Deputy Chief and EMS Battalion Chief using a weighted scoring matrix. Following the evaluation, staff recommends awarding the contract to 1582 Medical Corporation of Sparks, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $467,600 over a three and 1/3 year term.
Based on the evaluation criteria established in the RFP, 1582 Medical Corporation ...
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