Title
Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement (A-10169/MYA579) with HFS Consultants for Consulting Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2015 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $7,354,000 in the aggregate; no increase from the previously approved amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Renewal and Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement (A-10169/MYA579) with HFS Consultants for Consulting Services at NMC, extending the Agreement to June 30, 2015 a total Agreement amount not to exceed $7,354,000 in the aggregate; no increase from the previously approved amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad Medical Center has had a long standing relationship with HFS Consultants since 2005. We initially contracted with them to provide medical records scanning, archiving, coding and OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health and Planning Department) reporting services. Through time and various amendments (as listed on the table) HFS' scope of work has increased to include interim management services, productivity analysis, efficiency analysis and other consulting services. NMC has chosen to continue to work with HFS because of their reputation in the healthcare community and proven track record as well as the vast variety of healthcare consulting services they are able to provide at a competitive price.
NMC desires to renew and amend its existing agreement (amendment #10) with HFS consultants to increase the term of the agreement to June 30, 2015 and clarify the language including terms and conditions in the previous agreement and amendments. NMC recognizes the considerable number of amendments to this agreement and plans to go out for Request for Proposal (RFP) for these services during Fiscal Year 2015. As there have been numerous amendments to this agreem...
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