Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
July 22, 2014
Agenda Report # 07
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.
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; 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, 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. Therefore, it is requested that Council approve to renew the
contract for one (1) twelve-month period, beginning January 14, 2014 through
January 13, 2015. 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, 2014 through January 13, 2015. 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.
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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 McDaniel voting _______________.
Councilor Thomas voting _______________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _______________.
Councilor Woodson voting _______________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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