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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Juan Calzetta M.D. to provide vascular surgery services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($80,000) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement with Juan Calzetta M.D. to provide vascular surgery services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($80,000) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad must arrange for the professional consultation and treatment for patients who present to the emergency department and outpatient clinics in need of medical care or treatment in vascular surgery. Natividad would like to enter into this agreement with Dr. Calzetta to provide emergency call coverage and a minimum of two half-day clinics per week in the outpatient specialty clinic. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to fiscal provisions. The Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center’s Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The total not to exceed amount for this Agreement is $800,000 for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 (48 months). $400,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Recommended Budget. The remaining balance will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years. There is no impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The services rendered in this agreement provide NMC with the additional support it needs in order to provide reliable and high quality patient care, which improves the health and quality of life for patients and their families.
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Prepared by: Jeanne-Ann Balza, Director of Physician Services, 783.2506
Approved by: Gary Gray D.O., Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
Attachments: Agreement
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board