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a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute an Agreement for Specialized Attorney Services ("Agreement") with Foley & Lardner, LLP for independent consulting and legal services with respect to healthcare matters at Natividad Medical Center ("Natividad"), for a term retroactive to July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000; and
b. Accept the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad to approve the non-standard indemnification and professional liability insurance provisions in the Agreement; and
c. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($50,000) of the agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute an Agreement for Specialized Attorney Services ("Agreement") with Foley & Lardner, LLP for independent consulting and legal services with respect to healthcare matters at Natividad Medical Center ("Natividad"), for a term retroactive to July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and for a total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000; and
b. Accept the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad to approve the non-standard indemnification and professional liability insurance provisions in the Agreement; and
c. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($50,000) of the agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Foley & Lardner, LLP specializes in healthcare law, and has for years provided advice and counsel, in consultation with the Office of the County Counsel, on a variety of healthcare-related issues to NMC. The firm represents the California Asso...
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