PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: January 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, for Family Medical Leave Act services for the Department of Human Resources - FMLASource, Inc, most advantageous proposer of four - Not to exceed $663,488.64 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for Family Medical Leave Act services for the Department of Human Resources. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal entitlement that provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Centralized FMLA administration services are essential in ensuring compliance with federal and state leave regulations, and to support consistent application of leave policies across all City departments.
These services also help to reduce the risk of noncompliance with complex leave laws, streamline processes across departments, and alleviate the administrative burden on City staff. This allows departments to focus on delivering core services while ensuring that employees receive timely communication, accurate documentation, and professional case management related to their leave benefits.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Dallas Fire-Rescue Department (1)
* Dallas Police Department (1)
* Department of Human Resources (1)
* Department of Information and Technology Services (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preferen...
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