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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Amara A. Lieberman, M.D. to provide dermatology services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $312,000 for the period December 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent 10% ($31,200) of the original contract amount per each amendment.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Amara A. Lieberman, M.D. to provide dermatology services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $312,000 for the period December 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for NMC or his designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than ten percent 10% ($31,200) of the original contract amount per each amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad Medical Center operates the D’Arrigo Family Specialty Services Outpatient Clinic offering over fifteen different specialty care services including dermatology. NMC would like to enter into this agreement with Amara A. Lieberman, a board certified dermatologist, to provide dermatology services in the outpatient specialty clinic at least one day per week and inpatient consults as needed. Dr. Lieberman will be paid an hourly rate for services according to the terms of the agreement, although the amount of services provided may increase due to patient volume, the rate of pay remains the same. NMC has obtained an independent opinion of fair market value supporting the payment terms of this Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and risk provisions. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to fiscal provisions. The Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center’s Finance Committee on September 28, 2017 and Board of Trustees on October 6, 2017.
FINANCING:
The total not to exceed amount of this Agreement is $312,000 for the period December 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020. $60,700 is included in the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Adopted Budget. 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 NMC 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
Attachments on file at the Clerk of the Board