Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
December 8, 2015
Agenda Report # 56
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Health and Wellness Center Contract
INITIATED: Human Resources Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested of a resolution authorizing a 1-year
renewal of the health and wellness center contract with Transform HealthRx of
Georgia.
Background: The City entered into a 1-year contract with Transform HealthRx
effective January 14, 2013 and expiring January 13, 2014. The contract allows
for the initial term of one year, with the option to renew for four (4)
additional twelve-month periods, for the services in accordance with
specifications prepared by the City and the proposal of the Contractor. This
constitutes year three of the contract.
During the initial start up period of the health and wellness center, Transform
HealthRx has provided medical care services to employees and dependents in
compliance with the contract.
Analysis: The City has invested significant resources into the health and
wellness center to help control the rising cost of healthcare. Employees have
benefited from free services including no office visit co-pays, free
prescriptions, lower specialist co-pays, quick and easy appointments, and
convenient hours.
Financial Considerations: Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year in the:
Employee Health Insurance Fund ? Human Resources ? Health Insurance Fees ?
Contractual Services; 0850-220-3320-HLTH-6319.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: Employees have already seen a
positive financial impact of the health and wellness center. The new benefits
manager will conduct a financial analysis of the health and wellness center to
determine the full financial impact of the health and wellness center for the
City.
Legal: Authorization of Council to renew the contract with Transform HealthRx
is required.
Recommendation/Actions: The City Manager, Human Resources Director, Finance
Director and Internal Auditor recommend the proposed contract be renewed with
Transform Health Rx.
A RESOLUTION
NO.____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL TO RENEW THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR HEALTH AND
WELLNESS CENTER VENDOR, TRANSFORM HEALTHRX OF GEORGIA.
WHEREAS, during the past contract year Transform HealthRx has managed the
on-site health and wellness center providing medical care services to employees
and dependents; and,
WHEREAS, Transform HealthRx, will furnish all labor, materials and equipment
required and meet all other requirements or conditions imposed in accordance
with the City?s RFP dated November 16, 2011, and the Contractor?s agreement.
The City provides office and medical space, furniture, office supplies,
equipment and supplies, maintenance and housekeeping of the facilities; and,
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 356-12, the City entered a 1-year contract with
Transform HealthRx beginning January 14, 2013 and ending January 13, 2014, with
the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods, for the
services in accordance with specifications prepared by the City and the
proposal of the Contractor. The second renewal of the twelve-month period
beginning January 14, 2015 and ending January 13, 2016 was approved by
Resolution No. 10.15; it is now requested that Council approve a third renewal
of the contract for one (1) twelve-month period, beginning January 14, 2016
through January 13, 2017. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual
agreement of the City and the Contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to renew the annual contract for
health and wellness center vendor, Transform HealthRX of Georgia, for one year
beginning January 14, 2016 through January 13, 2017. Funds will be budgeted
each fiscal year in the: Employee Health Insurance Fund ? Human Resources ?
Health Insurance Fees ? Contractual Services; 0850-220-3320-HLTH-6319.
___________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
_________ day of ____________, 2015 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Buck voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
_______________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
Attachments
No attachments for this document.