Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one year contract extension with Wittman Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing, through May 28, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $120,000 (Fire Chief)
Background:
Approval of this item will allow EMS to continue utilizing Wittman Enterprise Inc. (Wittman) for EMS billing through May 28, 2018. After a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, on May 24, 2014, the City Council awarded a three-year contract to Wittman to provide EMS billing services at a unit price of $25 per ticket processed. This agreement had a one year renewal option with a $1 escalation fee per ticket processed bringing the unit price to $26. The City has been satisfied with the services that the agency has provided and has experienced an average collection rate of 58% over the contract term.
Collection Rate
FY 2015 71%
FY 2016 62%
FY 2017 (through January) 53% EMS anticipate a small drop-in collection rate with the recent changes in healthcare billing due to the Affordable Care Act.
Expenditures
FY 2015 $118,100
FY 2016 $120,050
FY 2017 (through January) $30,000
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Contract Extension
4. Original Contract
5. EMS Collections Report
6. May 27, 2014 Data Sheet
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
Standard Agreement Approved by the City Attorney
FUNDING
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{X} Funds are available from Account #_Org 2950000 Object 53050_______