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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with Sedgwick as the County’s third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation tail claims because (B) Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I for the continuation of perpetual Agreement 7803 with Sedgwick as the County’s third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation tail claims, increasing the amount by $110,000 for a total amount not to exceed $221,050 for the period November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025;
3) Approve the new pricing proposal as submitted by Sedgwick; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement 7803, excluding term extensions and increases to the amount, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Workers' Compensation Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Policy Number C-17, departments are required to obtain authorization from the Board of Supervisors to utilize any contract that does not have a stated contract term on an annual basis. The Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, has a Board approved contract with Sedgwick which does not have a stated contract term. In addition, as tail claims continue to close, Sedgwick has submitted a new pricing proposal for the Workers’ Compensation Administration Fee with an annual cost of $110,000. The Human Resources, Risk Management Division is recommending the Board authorize Amendment I with Sedgwick to increase the total amount by $110,000 for a total amount not to exceed $221,050 and extend the term to October 31, 2025.
In September 2018, the County entered into a Primary Workers’ Compensation (PWC) program wherein no new claims would b...
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