SUBJECT
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Consideration to ratify the agreement provided by Life Scan Wellness Centers, Tampa, Florida, in the amount not to exceed $295,486.56 to provide NFPA 1582-compliant periodic physical exam/health screenings for firefighting personnel. Funding for these services are available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Ordinance 2023-O-137 was approved by the City Council on 08/07/2023.
BACKGROUND
Description:
The unit cost consists of NFPA 1582-compliant physical exams combining a comprehensive, hands-on physical with a model for early detection and prevention of major diseases. The proposed thorough assessment also includes laboratory testing, ultrasound screenings for early heart disease and cancer detection, cardiopulmonary testing, and fitness evaluations per NFPA 1583 IAFF/IAFC.
The testing includes chest x-ray with 2-view and radiologist review, hazmat cholinesterase, and hazmat heavy metals testing.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this ratification.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Fire Grants
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This grant will be accounted for in the Special Fire Grant Account:
Project Number: AFGWEL
Expense Accounts:
260-2487-523-5571
260-2487-523-5551