HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06162015 - C.87RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Risk Manager to execute a contract with Essential Staffing, Inc. for workers'
compensation staffing services for the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 in an amount not to exceed
$500,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs for workers' compensation services are funded through the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Essential Staffing, Inc. specializes in providing highly experienced workers' compensation claims adjusters and
clerical support. These services have resulted in a reduction of claim inventory to industry standards and an excellent
audit rating by the California State Associates of Counties Excess Insurance Authority as well as increased
confidence level to the internal service fund.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not have adequate technical assistance for processing workers' compensation claims in a timely
manner.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/16/2015 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
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Sharon Hymes-Offord
925-335-1442
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 16, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 87
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:June 16, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Essential Staffing, Inc.