DATE: May 17, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Hollis Magill, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Attorney Firm Agreement for General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law and Medical Malpractice Legal Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for obtaining the services of special counsel to assist the County; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the firm Prentice Long to represent the County and its employees in General Liability, Auto Liability, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice legal services cases, effective May 17, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $7,500,000.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions will allow the County to maintain Employment Law, General Liability, Auto Liability and Medical Malpractice defense legal services at a maximum annual cost of $1,500,000. The firm was interviewed and selected based on their experience with public entity tort claims filed against public Agencies that are similar to the County. Their services will be funded with annual budgetary contributions based on actuarial projections, with no additional Net County Cost. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
The Board can reject the recommended firm; however, this would result in a reduction in the number of contracted vendors to handle the defense of General Liability related claims against the County.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
The Department's request to waive the competitive bidding process is consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34. The selected firm provides the specialized expertise and availability to effectively defend the County in ...
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