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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a Renewal and Amendment No.1 to Agreement No. A-12330 with contractor Charles Nechtem and Associates, Inc. (CNA), retroactive to November 1, 2015, for the continued provision of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, with no increase in cost, where the original Agreement expired October 31, 2015. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors take the following action:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute a RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT NO.1 TO AGREEMENT #A-12330 with CONTRACTOR Charles Nechtem and Associates, Inc. (CNA), retroactive to November 1, 2015, for the continued provision of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, with no increase in cost, where the original Agreement expired October 31, 2015.
SUMMARY:
The Charles Nechtem and Associates contract, Agreement #A-12330, for Employee Assistance Program services expired October 31, 2015. Services have continued to be provided by Charles Nechtem and Associates, Inc. (CNA). By retroactively executing a renewal amendment the Human Resources Department will be able to continue to provide valuable Employee Assistance Program benefits to County employees under the same provisions as in the initial agreement and without a lapse in coverage.
DISCUSSION:
On November 1, 2012, as a result of the Request for Proposal #10309, Charles Nechtem and Associates entered into a contract with the County to provide Employee Assistance Program services to County Employees. The original agreement contained the option to extend for three (3) additional one (1) year periods in an amount not to exceed $810,000 for the full term of the contract. The agreement expired October 31, 2015. Services have continued to be provided by Charles Nechtem and Associates, Inc. (CNA). A retroactive renewal amendment will ensure services continue with no lapse and will be applied against the first of thre...
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