Title
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement (A-10789) with Foley & Lardner LLP for Independent Consulting and Legal Services at NMC, maintaining the existing term end date of June 30, 2015 and adding $350,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,968,000 in the aggregate. (CORRECTED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement (A-10789) with Foley & Lardner LLP for Independent Consulting and Legal Services at NMC, maintaining the existing term end date of June 30, 2015 and adding $350,000 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,968,000 in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Foley & Lardner LLP specializes in healthcare law, and has for years provided advice and counsel, in consultation with the Office of the County Counsel, on a variety of healthcare-related issues to NMC. The firm represents the California Association of Public Hospitals (CAPH) and works frequently with the state government and CAPH in drafting legislation for the benefit of public hospitals statewide. The firm's expertise in public hospital healthcare law, in areas such as Medi-Cal funding to hospitals, is of significant importance to Natividad Medical Center.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to legal form and risk provisions, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions.
An amendment adding $250,000 was reviewed and approved by NMC's Finance Committee on March 5, 2015 and also was approved for forwarding to the Board of Supervisors for approval by the Board of Trustees on March 6, 2015. During the current fiscal year, Foley & Lardner provided services concerning more than one County department. In order to cover unpaid invo...
Click here for full text