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Resolution Approving FY 2021-2022 Contract Award to Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation (MCMHOC) in the Amount of $156,762 for Firefighter Medical Evaluations and Physicals
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Department: Fire
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Jim Robinson, 336-373-2297
Contact 2 and Phone: Ron Young, 336-373-2319
PURPOSE:
This request is pursuant to policy requiring City Council approval of all professional services contracts exceeding $100,000. This contract enables the Greensboro Fire Department (GFD) to maintain an established medical evaluation program. The program consists of providing annual medical evaluations directed to the occupational health, duty status, fitness and well-being of firefighters.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Greensboro has contracted with the MCMHOC to provide and meet the recommended standards for the annual medical evaluations for firefighters for over twelve years. All services of the evaluation are under the direction of the Moses H. Cone Occupational Health Manager and Medical Director, and with Occupational Health Physicians and trained certified staff to draw blood for labs. MCMHOC has made a difference in the lives of numerous firefighters through the early diagnosis of existing and/or potential health issues.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The total contract with MCMHOC for FY 2021-2022 is $156,762. The majority of funds within this contract are to provide medical evaluations for firefighters not on the Hazardous Materials Response Team. Funding is with the approved FY 2021-2022 annual operating budget under the account name Contracted Medical, 101-4005-02.5428. The remaining portion of this contract ($15,000) provides a higher level medical evaluation for firefighters assigned to the Hazardous Materials Team. This amount is covered by State Grant funds under the account name Contracted Medical, 220-4027-01.5428.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is request...
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