Collection Services for Public Safety PD 13-14.009
From:
Mike Weaver, Department Director
Organization:
Public Safety
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Contract for Collection Services for Escambia County Public Safety EMS - Mike Weaver, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board extend the Collections Services Agreement for Escambia County Public Safety EMS, PD 13-14.009, for a 12-month period effective February 5, 2015, to Affiliated Creditors, Inc., under the current terms and conditions.
[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service, Cost Center 330603, EMS Billing Business Ops, Object Code 53401]
BACKGROUND:
In its meeting held January 2, 2014, the Board awarded Contract PD 13-14.009, “Collections Services for Escambia County Public Safety EMS,” to Affiliated Creditors, Inc., effective February 5, 2014, for a period of 12 months, with an option to extend the Contract for two additional 12-month periods. The Contract’s initial 1-year term is due to expire midnight, February 4, 2015. The recommendation is the result of a mutual agreement between the parties to exercise the option to extend the collection agency services agreement for the first of the 12-month periods.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service, Cost Center 330603, EMS Billing, Object Code 53401, Other Contractual Services
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Assistant County Attorney Kristin Hual recommended this course of action.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with the Escambia County FL, Code of Ordinance, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts. This recommendation is in compliance with the Escambia County FL, Code of Ordinance, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will extend the current contract and issue Purchase Order.