HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09112012 - C.96RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Essential Staffing, Inc. for consulting
services and workers' compensation staffing services for the period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 in an
amount not to exceed $633,338.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs for workers' compensation claims administration services are funded through the Workers' Compensation
Internal Service Funds.
BACKGROUND:
Essential Staffing, Inc. specializes in providing highly experienced workers’ compensation adjusters and clerical
support. These services result in a reduction of claim inventory to industry standards and an excellent audit rating by
California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority as well as increased confidence level to the
internal service fund. Essential Staffing also provides support to staff with medical restrictions and vacation coverage.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
County would not have adequate technical assistance for workers' compensation claims processing.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 09/11/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon Hymes-Offord,
(925) 335-1450
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: September 11, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 96
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Management
Date:September 11, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Essential Staffing, Inc.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.