Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Human Resources Director
Scott Johnson, Deputy Director, Human Resources
Subject: Agreement with Keith A. Hillegass Company for Auto Liability and Medical Malpractice Liability Claims Administration
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement, with Keith A. Hillegass Company to provide Third Party Administrative services for the County's Auto Liability and Medical Malpractice Claims for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Keith A. Hillegass Company has served as the County's Third-Party Administrator since 1978 and has effectively administered the General, Medical Malpractice and Auto Liability claims. Because of their long-standing relationship with the County, they are very familiar with County history, protocols and personnel. Keith A. Hillegass Company also provides subrogation services to the County. Their familiarity with the County allows them to provide a more global approach to claims investigation and handling.
DISCUSSION:
Keith A. Hillegass Company, Inc., in their role as the County's Third-Party Administrator will continue to investigate accidents or incidents that may have resulted in a claim or lawsuit being filed against the County.
The Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department respectfully requests your Board execute the agreement and waive the Request for Proposal process. A thorough RFP process was conducted for the prior contract term with Keith A. Hillegass Company and will be conducted prior to the expiration of this agreement term.
Keith A. Hillegass Company rates remain competitive and provide the best value to the County. Given the lines of business they work on for the County, it is important to have an experienced third-party administrator who understands the County's systems, departments, asse...
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