STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 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 price agreement, with two one-year renewal options for professional independent medical review services for the City Attorney's Office - Trinity Review Services, Inc., most qualified respondent of three - Estimated amount of $105,000 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for professional independent medical review services to assist in evaluating medical and health-related claims. Litigators in the City Attorney's Office who manage injury claims against the City require independent medical examination, peer review, and bill review services for these claims. These include a wide range of claims against the City including:
* Bodily injury
* Workers compensation
* Disability
* Federal insurance programs
This agreement will allow for the review of documents for the City Attorney's Office in matters pertaining to the evaluation of medical and health-related claims for accuracy and legitimacy. This agreement will also provide expert reports and affidavits, as needed, for trial, pre-trial, and mediation proceedings. At times, the service provider will be required to give deposition testimony or in-court testimony regarding their opinions expressed in their expert reports and...
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