HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06092009 - C.57RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a
contract amendment and extension agreement with Buck Consultants to extend the term
from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010 and increase the payment limit by $114,000 to
a new payment limit of $228,000 to provide support and consultation for employee health
and benefits issues for the period of April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fees for fiscal year 09-10 represent a 4% increase from fiscal year 08-09. Program costs
for these services will be paid from the Benefits funds that receive revenues from monthly
premiums charged to County Departments. Extending the current contract with Buck
Consultants would save the costs associated with soliciting new proposals from consulting
firms and the potential internal costs to educate a new firm, if selected, on the County's
policies and programs.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several years, the County has utilized the contractual services
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RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/09/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: (925) 335-1766
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 9, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc:
C.57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
Date:June 9, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment / Extension Agreement for Buck Consultants
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
of Buck Consultants in the development and implementation of specific benefit
programs, ongoing annual reviews of benefit programs, annual renewals of insurance
contracts, assistance with labor negotiations, and consultation services on the
interpretation of new State and Federal laws as they pertain to employee benefits. To
provide for a continuation of these services, County staff recommends that the contract be
executed through March 31, 2010.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Due to the multiple and complex programs and compliance issues that Buck Consultants
is currently providing guidance to the County, including retiree health care, it is necessary
to execute a Contract Amendment/Extension Agreement with Buck Consultants in order
to ensure the County continues to provide a comprehensive benefits package to our
employees that remains in compliance with State and Federal laws.
ATTACHMENTS
Buck Extension