Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Reject All Proposals Associated With 15-48RFP - Medical Surveillance, Occupational Medical Program
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Chris Lowry, Assistant Fire Chief
Abri Sterlacci, Contract Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution will reject all proposals associated with 15-48RFP - Medical Surveillance, Occupational Medical Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City of McKinney issued a Request for Proposals (15-48RFP) for Medical Surveillance, Occupational Medical Program on March 29, 2015.
* This RFP was issued with the intent to contract with a respondent in order to provide uniformed personnel with the required gamut of medical services. These services must be provided by professionals acquainted with the duties, working conditions and mental and physical demands of the job, as well as the hours and expectations associated with the provision of preventive and emergency medical services.
The Baseline Medical Evaluation is designed to accomplish the following:
> To provide a cost-effective investment in the early detection, disease prevention, and health promotion of Fire Fighters;
> To create baseline data to monitor future effects of exposure to specific biological, physical or chemical agents;
> To detect changes in an individual's health that may be related to harmful working conditions;
> To provide information about the individual's occupational hazards and current health;
> To comply with federal, state, and local requirements;
> To limit out-of-service time through preventative early intervention of potential problems;
> To recommend types of case-management/rehabilitation for injuries to decrease re-injury rates.
* A total of two (2) proposals were received and opened o...
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