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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS62502297 with ComPsych Corporation (ComPsych) to provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services in the amount of $44,386, thereby increasing the contract value from $1,076,400 to $1,120,786. This Contract Modification will also extend the period of performance for up to 3 months from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro EAP is the program that promotes job effectiveness and productivity for all Metro employees and has a workforce focus designed to help employees and their family members cope with problems on the job and in the home.
The existing EAP service Contract No. PS62502297 with ComPsych will expire on March 31, 2016. In June 2015, an RFP for this service was issued. Although three proposals were received, none of them were found responsive to the requirements of the RFP. Therefore, Metro cancelled this procurement on November 18, 2015.
To avoid EAP service interruption, a contract modification is required to extend the period of performance and increase contract expenditure authority while the new procurement processes are completed.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Metro is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees. The Employee Assistance Program is a business tool designed to help employees resolve personal or family concerns that could potentially impair their job performance. The program offers a friendly, accessible and confidential forum wherein licensed professionals identify stressors, explore behavioral changes, and provide support and resources that enable the employee to solve personal problems. Assistance includes child and elder care referrals as well as legal and financial guidance.
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