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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 289-S0611 with Gregory B. Bragg and Associates, Inc. increasing compensation by $790,200 to $1,522,200 and extending the term three additional years for the provision of investigative, administrative, and claims adjustment services related to workers' compensation claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Funding is available within Human Resources, Risk Management Division budget.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $790,200.00
Funding
Budgeted $790,200.00
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $790,200.00
Change To Net County Cost $
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The workers' compensation program is funded through cost-applied charges to County departments. The total cost of this amendment is $790,200 for the three-year period. The annual cost is $276,000. This amount is included in the Risk Management budget for FY 2008-09.
Background: On September 27, 2005, item #19, the Board approved a three year contract with Gregory B. Bragg & Associates for services related to workers' compensation claims administration.
Reason for Recommendation: Gregory B. Bragg & Associates has been the County's third party administrator (TPA) for worker's compensation claims since 1999. As evidenced by the independent claims audit performed by North Bay Associates in June 2008, the TPA's performance continues to be outstanding. Risk Management believes the County is receiving excellent service from Bragg & Associates. The amendment is for three additional years. Risk Management recommends, and the Board has traditionally approved, multi-year contracts for general liability and workers' compensation administration services because they save the County money and because there is intrinsic value utilizing a consultant that ...
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