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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (A-12242) with Nixon Peabody LLP for Legal services with no increase in costs, extending the Agreement an additional one (1) year period (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018) for a revised full agreement term of October 10, 2011 through June 30, 2018. The total cost of this agreement is $300,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement (A-12242) with Nixon Peabody LLP for Legal services with no increase in costs, extending the Agreement an additional one (1) year period (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018) for a revised full agreement term of October 10, 2011 through June 30, 2018. The total cost of this agreement is $300,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Nixon Peabody LLP is a Global 100 law firm that has represented the Monterey County with public finance matters since October 10, 2011.
Nixon Peabody will continue to be needed to provide legal assistance on financial matters in particular to healthcare reform changes. Therefore, a one year extension is being requested through June 30, 2018.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 4 as to legal form and risk provisions, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The Amendment No. 4 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee on March 23, 2017 and by its Board of Trustees on April 7, 2017.
FINANCING:
There is no additional cost for this Amendment No. 4. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Prepared by: Daniel Leon, Chief Financial Officer, 783-2561
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
__ Economic Development
X Administration
This agreement is for legal consulting services which provides NMC with the support it needs to remain informed and accountable with regards to healthcare reform.
__ Health and Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Daniel Leon, Chief Financial Officer,
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2561
Attachments:
Nixon Peabody, LLP Amendment No. 4
Nixon Peabody, LLP Agreement through Amendment No. 3
Spend Sheet
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board