STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, to provide Family Medical Leave Act services for the Department of Human Resources - FMLASource, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $571,500 - Financing: General Fund
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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.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal entitlement that provides eligible employees of covered employers the ability to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Covered employees are eligible and entitled to take FMLA leave under the governance of the Federal Act.
This service contract allows for the administration of the City's FMLA for civilian and uniformed employees. The administration services shall be compliant with all federal and state regulations as well as with the City's relevant policies and procedures.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* City Controller's Office (1)
* Department of Human Resources (2)
* Office of Budget (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services only evaluated the cost.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Cost efficiency 30 points
* Capability and expertise 25 points
* Overall approach and methodology 25 points
* Functional match 20 points
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Of...
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