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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Amendment No. 1 to the 2016 professional services agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for general liability claims administration services, by increasing compensation in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for a total compensation amount not to exceed $472,000, and extending the term of the Agreement by one year, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with a provision for an extension of up to one (1) additional one (1) year extension, subject to the County Risk Manager's prior written approval, not to exceed 10% increase.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Amendment No. 1 to the 2016 professional services agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for general liability claims administration services, by increasing compensation in an amount not to exceed $144,000 for a total compensation amount not to exceed $472,000, and extending the term of the Agreement by one year, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with a provision for an extension of up to one (1) additional one (1) year extension, subject to the County Risk Manager's prior written approval, not to exceed 10% increase.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County entered into an Agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. on June 17, 2016, for general liability claims administration, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. In early 2018, issues arose with the performance and cooperation of the Contractor, as well as Contractor's failure to recognize the authority of County Counsel relating to managing general liability claims. As a result, the Board requested we look at issuing an RFP or bringing the work in-house. Those issues have been resolved and we are actively discussing options with Intercare and others on a revised structure to bring all or a portion of this work in-ho...
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