SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to terminate Professional Services Agreement with VitalMed Urgent Care for the FY25-067 After-Hours Physician and Medical Services for City of Laredo employees, employee's dependents and City of Laredo Retirees enrolled in the City Employee Health Basic Plan Medical Services. The agreement is funded through the Human Resources - Risk Management Fund
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
* Policy 7.1.3: Promote efficient and preventive health services that support community and workforce well-being.
* Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operations.
* Policy 7.5.1: Ensure public health programs are financially sustainable, cost-effective, and responsive to operational needs.
* Policy 7.5.3: Support effective management and oversight of health service delivery to ensure quality and fiscal responsibility.
Summary of alignment: This action aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting responsible stewardship of public resources and ensuring the sustainability of employee health and wellness services. Terminating the agreement allows the City to reassess service delivery models and cost structures to better meet workforce health needs in a fiscally responsible manner. This decision reinforces the Plan's goals of strengthening public health operations, maintaining efficient service delivery, and ensuring that health programs remain responsive, effective, and financially sustainable.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 02, 2025, Council approved Motion 25-1478.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo solicited formal Request for Proposals for providing afterhours physician/medical services to City employees, employee's dependents and City of Laredo Retirees enrolled in the City Employee Health Plan Basic Medical Services through Cit-E-Bid, the city's electronic procurement system. The City r...
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