Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with LifeQuest Services to perform Delinquent Collection Services for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Fire Chief)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for delinquent collection services with Lifequest. On January 13, 2015, City Council passed and adopted Ordinance No. 2014-42 which requires the collection of EMS accounts that reach a 180-day delinquency for EMS Collections. Prior to this ordinance, there was no standing policy related to delinquency collections.
The Purchasing Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 17-019) for Delinquent Debt Collection Services for EMS on February 14, 2017. Four (4) responses were received. Based on the stated criteria in the RFP, which included qualifications, experience, past projects, rates, collection procedures and reporting capabilities, the evaluation team recommends an award to LifeQuest Service. LifeQuest was chosen because of their superior EMS experience and references. The term of the initial agreement is two (2) years with an additional two (2) one-year renewal terms available upon mutual agreement in writing by both parties.
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
This agreement was created by the vendor and approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Proposed Agreement
4. Ordinance No. 2014-42
5. RFP Evaluation Scores
FUNDING
{X} Funds are available from Account #___Org 2950000 Object 53050_______