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Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4 (2) exempting the competitive bidding process because the Contractor is the exclusive broker under Public Risk Innovation, Solutions and Management (PRISM) and has sole authority to represent PRISM programs to California public agencies;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance Code Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 (B), Contracting Out, that it is appropriate to contract with Alliant Insurance Services for employee benefit consulting due to the specialty skills and qualifications involved in the performance of the work;
3) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign agreement 6965 with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for employee benefit consulting services with a total not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 for the term of February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2026; and
4) Authorize the Director of Human Resources to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement for Services 6965, excluding term extensions and increases to the not-to-exceed amount, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Risk Management Health Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The contract process for Agreement 6965 between the County of El Dorado and Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., was initiated prior to the new Procurement Policy that went into effect on October 20, 2022. Human Resources is requesting the Board waive competitive bidding for this Agreement in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4 (2) exempting the competitive bidding process.
Alliant Insurance Services is the exclusive broker under Public Risk Innovation, Solutions and Management (PRISM) and has sole authority to represent PRISM programs to California public agencies. PRISM is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) comprised of California counties, cities, and public agencies organized to jointly develop and fund insurance and related p...
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