HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04162013 - C.48RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with
Buck Consultants, effective April 1, 2013, to increase the amount payable by $235,000 to a new total of $585,000, to
continue providing support and consultation of employee health and benefits issues, and extend the term from April
1, 2013 through March 31, 2015. (Budgeted)
FISCAL IMPACT:
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 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
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/16/2013 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: Christine Penkala,
925-335-1746
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: April 16, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.48
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
Date:April 16, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract Amendment/Extension Agreement for Buck Consultants
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
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
extended through March 31, 2015.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Due to the multiple and complex programs and compliance issues on which 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.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Buck Original Contract
Buck Contract Extension