SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew contract FY23-011 with Laredo Occupational Center, LLC in the amount not to exceed $41,100.00 per year for a total contract amount of $82,200.00 to provide occupational medical services for the Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro). The term of the contract is for two (2) years. This is the last extension. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 17, 2023, the Laredo Mass Transit Board approved the award to the FY23-011 contract to Laredo Occupational Center, LLC in the amount not to exceed $40,100.00.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the state and federal law, El Metro is committed to provide 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.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the renewal of this contract in order to continue medical assistance to ensure a safe environment.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: El Metro Operations
Account #: Several Accounts
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in El Metro Operations fund as follow:
558-5811-583-5527
558-5812-583-5527
558-5813-583-5527
558-5814-583-5527
558-5830-583-5527
558-5860-583-5527