Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Human Resources Director
Zhanna Abuel, Deputy Director, Human Resources
Subject: Authorize agreement with The Permanente Medical Group (dba Kaiser On-the-Job) for occupational health services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with The Permanente Medical Group (dba Kaiser On-the-Job (KOJ)) to conduct pre-placement and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandated physical examinations for a new three-year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $2,200,000, with one two-year option to extend in an amount not to exceed $1,480,000, for a total amount not to exceed $3,680,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The County has collaborated with Kaiser On-the-Job since June 2014 to establish an Occupational Health Service program in which KOJ provides Occupational Health Services to County Departments, employees, and applicants. KOJ has effectively administered this program by working closely with the County's Occupational Health Coordinator and County employees and applicants.
KOJ provides health examinations for certain job positions to determine job applicants' current limitations in relation to the essential job tasks identified by the County, employee annual health surveillance examinations, and employee vision testing and hearing screenings. KOJ also provides fitness for duty, return to work examinations, and other occupational health services upon the County's request. KOJ is staffed with skilled health professionals who respond quickly and efficiently to the needs that arise from work-related health issues.
DISCUSSION:
In order to ensure the County is receiving the best value available for occupational health services, Risk Management conducted an RFP in April 2024. KOJ was the sole proposer. When the Risk Management division previously conducted an RFP f...
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