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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign agreement 4474 with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for employee benefit consulting services with a total not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 for the term February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2023.
FUNDING: Risk Management Health 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 for services that exceed $100,000. The Human Resources Department is requesting the Board approve a contract with Alliant Insurance Services for employee benefit consulting with a total not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 for the term February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2023.
The County has contracted with Alliant Insurance Services since 2009. They advise and assist County staff for the effective management of the County’s benefit programs, including group health insurance, dental, vision, prescription drugs and employee benefit programs.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the agreement and Human Resources could find another vendor to provide employee benefit consulting services.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar Item 09-1484 January 26, 2016 - Last amendment to prior agreement
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
CAO, Procurement and Contracts, Human Resources Risk Management Division
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding for the agreement is included in the Risk Management Health Fund Program Budget for FY 2019-2020.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Tameka Usher