Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC EMPLOYER RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PERMA) AS A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION
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If Resolution requires expenditure of Count y Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $956,880.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, the services of a third-party administrator are necessary to effectively and efficiently administer the County’s Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation Program; and
WHEREAS, in addition to these services the County needs a firm with the ability to also provide risk- management assessments through site visits for compliance purposes, training programs, both on line and in person, and assist with safety protocol; and
WHEREAS, the County received a proposal from Public Employer Risk Management Association, (PERMA), PO Box 12250, Albany, New York, 12212, offering these services and has the experience, qualifications, resources and professional staff to effectively and efficiently administer the program; and
WHEREAS, the contract period for these services shall be for one year, with the option to extend for an additional two (2) years on a yearly basis at a cost of $105,000 for year one; $90,000 for year two, $65,000 for year three for tail claims administration, a one-time data conversion fee of $7,500 and $844,380 per year, in administrative costs which includes legal fees, nurse case management fees, catastrophic insurance coverage, actuarial service, apportionment calculation report, comprehensive risk management and loss control services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Manager is authorized to sign a contract with PERMA for Administrator of the Self-Funded Workers Compensation services in accordance with proposal received at the agreed upon terms, and such contract shall be in a form approved by the County Attorney.
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