From
Caroline Siskowic
Title
Renewal of the city's contract with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. DBA Life Scan Wellness Center for Annual Medical Evaluations for Fire Personnel in the increased annual amount of $50,000 through an interlocal agreement with the City of Plano for a one-year term with two additional one-year renewal periods remaining totaling $180,000 if all extensions are exercised
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In April of 2018 City Council approved the Fire Department to contract with Life Scan Wellness Center for to conduct annual physicals for all sworn Fire personnel in accordance with certain testing recommended by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). The hope is that this required testing will result in early detection of any health issues so that Fire personnel may have the opportunity to work with their personal physicians to reduce risk long-term and to improve the chance of early detection and treatment as needed in order to extend life and health.
The requested approval of this agenda item is to authorize the renewal and increase of $20,000 per year ($60,000 cumulatively) to accommodate an increased amount of annual physicals for fire personnel bringing the total annual contract value to $50,000, and $180,000 if all future renewals are exercised.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including the City of Plano.
The City of Plano's original contract began October 1, 2017 and expired September 31, 2018, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City of Plano has ex...
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