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Sheriff's Office recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of cardiovascular and metabolic screening services to the Sheriff’s Office sworn staff by licensed healthcare professionals are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B), El Dorado County Charter, Section 210(b)(6), and/or Government Code Section 31000;
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4.2(b) exempting the competitive bidding process, with Purchasing Agent concurrence, because “competition is precluded because of the existence of patent rights, copyrights, secret processes, control of the basis raw materials(s) or similar circumstances, and no equivalent good is available”; and
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement for Services 7565 with Sigma Wellness LLC for cardiovascular and metabolic screening services to change the name of the company to Jonathan Sheinberg, doing business as JS MD SIGMA, and update ARTICLE XIV Notice to Parties with no change to the amount or term, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk approval.
FUNDING: Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program, established in the 2022 Budget Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Sigma Wellness, LLC pioneered a new system of cardio-metabolic screening which has been proven to detect cardiovascular disease more effectively than standard screening modalities. HeartStart, an online program, was developed to be more accessible to individuals. Participants undergo advanced lipid and biomarker analysis, via a blood draw, which has been proven effective in detecting the early stages of cardiovascular disease.
HeartStart is an accessible, convenient, and confidential cardiac screening program that allows first responders to proactively manage their heart health. The program consists of three components:
1. Comprehensive Cardiac Blood Draw & Biometrics
2. Medical Consultation via Telehealth with a Sigma Clinician
3. 4 My Heart Program - Ongoing Health Coaching
The current Agreement for Services 7565 with Sigma Wellness, LLC was signed by the Purchasing Agent on March 21, 2023, for the provision of cardiovascular and metabolic screenings for the term of March 21, 2023 through March 20, 2026, in the amount of $80,000. The services are exempt from the competitive bidding process, with Purchasing Agent concurrence, because “competition is precluded because of the existence of patent rights, copyrights, secret processes, control of the basis raw materials(s) or similar circumstances, and no equivalent good is available”.
On June 11, 2024, with Legistar file 24-0868, Amendment I to Agreement 7565 was approved by the Board to begin a HeartSmart Phase II which required an amendment to the compensation and scope of the Agreement to move forward.
This Amendment II is being requested to change the company name and address and continue to complete the process of providing preventative healthcare, and to take advantage of State funding that is available for this purpose.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve this Amendment, however, state funding that expires October 31, 2024 would be required to return to the State.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/11/2024 Legistar file 24-0868
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel, Risk Management, and Human Resources reviewed and approved Amendment II.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item. The costs for services will be reimbursed by the State up to $117,247.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Return one signed Amendment II to Sheriff’s Office.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Undersheriff Bryan Golmitz