Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize a 1-year agreement with James McGuinness & Associates, Inc., for their Early Intervention Program
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $80,500
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): A-1680-43-4304
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Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Long established vendor - new 1 year agreement received for continued services
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A 1-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH JAMES McGUINNESS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THEIR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PRODUCT UTILIZED BY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
WHEREAS, since October 2007, Sullivan County Public Health Services (PHS), has utilized software from James McGuinness & Associates, Inc. (JMA) for their early intervention preschool handicapped program management product to maximize revenue and reduce reimbursement claiming timeframes for state aid as well as their ‘Full-Service Medicaid Claiming’ services to submit and review claim documentation, reconcile claims and affiliate new practitioners with Medicaid for the County of Sullivan; and
WHEREAS, the existing agreement currently in place expires on March 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is satisfied with the product and wishes to continue to utilize the product for an additional year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a one (1) year agreement with James McGuinness Associates covering the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 for all services listed in the JMA Exhibit “A”, V. Schedule of Payments, in an amount not to exceed $80,500.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said agreement shall be approved by the County Attorney.