HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Third Party Administration contract for worker's compensation RESOLUTION NO. 09-338
RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT
FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on March 23,2009,a Request for Proposals(RFP)was issued for professional
services for third party administration of Workers' Compensation and Municipal Fire and Police
system services for 2009/10; and,
WHEREAS,the scope of services includes claims administration,medical management,loss
fund management, temporary disability claims assistance, and representing the City's financial
interests by controlling Workers' Compensation costs; and,
WHEREAS,these services are currently provided by the Human Resources Department staff
and outside consultants hired on an as-needed basis; and,
WHEREAS, four proposals were received on April 28, 2009, and the evaluation team
determined that the proposal best meeting the requirements stated in the RFP was submitted by EMC
Risk Services, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed contract includes a not-to-exceed total amount of$50,000, and
funding for this first year's services will come from the City's Risk Management fund balance;and,
WHEREAS,the proposed one-year contract has an option to renew for up to four additional
one-year periods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with EMC Risk Services, LLC, of Des Moines, Iowa, for 2009/10 third party
administration of the City's Workers' Compensation and Municipal Fire and Police Retirement
System in an amount not to exceed $50,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of July, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14'day of July, 2009.