STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 26, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to extend the service contract with Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow for a drug and alcohol testing program and medical examination services for the Office of Risk Management from August 12, 2024 through February 12, 2025 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
This Supplemental Agreement will provide for continuous a drug and alcohol testing program and medical examination services for the Office of Risk Management. Services will include medical examinations, drug and alcohol testing for new hire candidates, police, fire, and civilian employees, to include:
1. Medical examination and drug/alcohol testing for applicable candidates based on job duties.
2. Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications for employees required to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
3. Driver recertification - Fire, Police and CDL drivers
4. Random drug testing - CDL and primary drivers
5. Post-accident drug testing
6. Return-to-duty examination - performed as a result of a failed DOT recertification.
7. Audiometric testing (Hearing)
8. Lead, silica and chemical testing that are required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the Department of Labor
9. Functional capacity evaluation
10. Hazardous material physicals
11. Hepatitis and tuberculosis testing
Approximately 9,060 employees are tested annually. Of those approximately 1,600 employees fall under the DOT requirements and 3,100 are driver safety physical examinations.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 13, 2019, the City Council authorized a five-year service price agreement for a drug and alcohol testing program and medical examination services for the Office of Risk Management with Primary Health, Inc. dba CareNow by Resolution No. 19-0271.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
OWNER
Primary Health Physicians, PLLC dba CareNow
645 East State Highway 121
Suite 600
Coppell, TX 75019
Tim Miller, President