SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 16P-106-CA-05, Workers' Compensation and Liability Third Party Claims Administration (TPA) - Johns Eastern Company, Inc., Lakewood Ranch, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $219,328 as included in the proposed FY 21/22 budget)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
At its June 7, 2016 meeting, the Board approved the Selection Committee's recommendation to contract with Johns Eastern for claims management and adjusting services for General Liability, Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation. The contract includes cost containment services, nurse case management, and subrogation recovery services. These services are charged to the applicable claim file which reflect the appropriate cost and savings to each claim. Risk and Benefit Services works closely with the claims adjusters and the County Attorney's office to review files, coordinate medical care and benefits, review liability exposure, and to manage overall claims for Marion County. This renewal is presented with a proposed three percent (3%) annual cost increase of $6,388. Johns Eastern has not requested an increase in fees for the last three (3) years.
Attached for review is a copy of the Fifth Contract Amendment, which has been approved by Legal. Upon approval at today’s meeting, a vendor signed original, approved by Legal, will be presented for the Clerk’s and Chairman’s signature.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; annual expenditure of $219,328.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve renewal with Johns Eastern under 16P-106-CA-05, and authorize the Chairman to execute same.
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