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Authorize a contract for the implementation of a healthcare network for City employees with compensable workers' compensation claims and third-party claims administration for the Human Resources Department with Athens Insurance Services, Inc D/B/A Athens Administrators, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $11,130,000. Funding: $700,000 is available in the Human Resources Department's Operating Budget.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Human Resources Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $700,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Human Resources Department.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 5800 SLW3021 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 16, 2024, and closed on January 23, 2025. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City's website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141744
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MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentral...
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