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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-12445) (“Agreement”) with Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc. (SVR) to provide radiology services, extending the term by twelve months (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019) for a revised total Agreement term May 1, 2013 to June 30, 2019 and adding $750,400 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $3,917,400 in the aggregate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional and Call Coverage Services Agreement (A-12445) (“Agreement”) with Salinas Valley Radiologists Inc. (SVR) to provide radiology services, extending the term by twelve months (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019) for a revised total Agreement term May 1, 2013 to June 30, 2019 and adding $750,400 for a revised total not to exceed amount of $3,917,400 in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NMC has an Agreement with Salinas Valley Radiologists, Inc. to provide 24 hours per day, 7 days per week radiology call coverage, diagnostic imaging services, interventional radiology services and a radiology physician to serve as service director of the Radiology Department. The Agreement was amended on October 1, 2014 to include interventional radiology services required for Level II Trauma Centers and will expire on its own terms on June 30, 2018.
NMC would like to enter into this Third Amendment so that the group can continue to provide services, at the current level of services and current compensation rates, without interruption.
NMC obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the proposed payment terms.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to legal form and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to fiscal provisions. The Amendment has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad’s Finance Committee on May 24, 2018 and Board of Trustees on June 1, 2018.
FINANCING:
The cost of the Third Amendment is $750,400. The total not to exceed amount of this Agreement is $3,917,400 for the period May 1, 2013 to June 30, 2019 (73 months). $750,400 is included in the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Recommended Budget and 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 Natividad 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, Management Analyst, 783.2506
Approved by: Gary Gray D.O., Chief Executive Officer, 783.2553
Attachments: Agreement; First-Third Amendments
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board