Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
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Council Members

Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



January 13, 2015



Agenda Report #_____



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, 2014 and expiring January 13, 2015. The contract allows

for the initial term of one year, with the option to renew for four (4)

additional twelve-month periods, for 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 benefits

manager conducted a one year financial analysis of the health and wellness

center, and suggested that another full year is needed in order 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.



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, the City entered a 1-year contract with Transform HealthRx

beginning January 14, 2014 and ending January 13, 2015, with the option to

renew for two (2) additional twelve-month periods, for the services in

accordance with specifications prepared by the City and the proposal of the

Contractor. Therefore, it is requested that Council approve to renew the

contract for one (1) twelve-month period, beginning January 14, 2015 through

January 13, 2016. 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, 2015 through January 13, 2016. 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 ____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of ________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting _______________.

Councilor Baker voting _______________.

Councilor Barnes voting _______________.

Councilor Davis voting _______________.

Councilor Henderson voting _______________.

Councilor Huff voting _______________.

Councilor Buck voting _______________.

Councilor Thomas voting _______________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting _______________.

Councilor Woodson voting _______________.







_________________________________ _________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

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