DATE: August 20, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Agreement for Pre-Employment, Periodic, and DMV medical examinations and evaluations
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Occu-Med, LTD., to perform pre-employment, periodic medical examinations for peace officers and other public safety officers, as well as DMV medical examinations and evaluations, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, with the provision of two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods, maximum compensation not to exceed $1,100,000; and
2. Authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to amend Exhibit "B" of the Agreement in the event that the creation of additional medical exam profiles is necessary.
REPORT
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. Should the recommended actions not be approved, the continuity of service will be interrupted in hiring peace officer and public safety classifications that require pre-employment medical examinations as well as in conducting periodic and DMV medical examinations for employees, and will require the RFP to be re-issued to procure these services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The actual cost of the recommended actions will be based on the number and type of examinations performed, and will not exceed $220,000 per year ($660,000 for a 3 year base period). Sufficient appropriations and revenues for these pass-through agreements have been included in the Human Resources Org 1010 FY 2024-25 recommended budget and will be also include in future budget years. County departments utilizing these services will continue to be charged for actual costs incurred.
DISCUSSION:
The County of Fresno conducts pre-employment and DMV medical examinations for designated job classifications consistent with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Pre-employment medical examinations are mandated for peace o...
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