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Motion to ratify and amend the contract terms for FY23-011 with Laredo Occupational Center, LLC, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of occupational medical services. The original contract terms were for an initial three-year period with the option to renew for one additional two-year period. On February 5, 2024, the contract was renewed for one additional one -year period. Staff is requesting that this contract's current extension period be extended to February 5, 2026 with the remaining extension periods be amended to two one -year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approved a three-year contract on 1/17/2023.
Renewed a one-year contract on 2/5/2024.
BACKGROUND
This contract was initially approved for a maximum of five years (three-year term to expire on 1/17/26 with one extension period of two years). Staff is requesting that this contract's current extension period be extended to 2/5/26 with remaining extension periods be amended to two one-year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties.
In accordance with stated and federal law, El Metro is committed to providing its employees with a high level of medical treatment for work/related injuries and or illnesses. In addition, El Metro is committed to ensuring that the workforce and citizens are safe under the guidelines of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and
Alcohol Testing program under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. These rules apply to grant recipients of Urbanized Area Section 5307 and are encompassed in 49 CFR Part 655, Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations. Other services provided by the Occupational Medical provider include pre-employment testing and DOT Physicals.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
NONE.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this contract be ratified and amended.
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