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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year, firm fixed unit rate Contract No. PS186372000 to ComPsych Corporation to provide a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program in an amount not-to-exceed $531,103 for the three-year base term, plus $187,761 for the first option year, and $193,394 for the second option year, for a combined not-to-exceed amount of $912,258, inclusive of two, one-year options effective November 1, 2021 subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing contract for Employee Assistance Program will expire on October 31, 2021. To ensure continuity of service, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new contract award is required effective November 1, 2021.
Background
BACKGROUND
The Metro Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service that provides personal counseling benefits to Metro employees, including part-time, and temporary employees and their immediate family members. The program aims to promote job effectiveness and productivity by helping employees and their immediate family members cope with challenges on the job and in the home.
Services provided include crisis management counseling for traumatic events, including immediate intervention following serious bus and rail accidents, and other tragic events,
confidential counseling, child, and elder care referrals, as well as legal and financial guidance.
Metro and its predecessor agencies have continuously provided EAP since 1981. The EAP contract is currently managed by the Helping Employee Access Resources (H.E.A.R.) Office under the Human Capital & Development department.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
In accordance with HR 40, the Employee Assistance Program policy, Metro is committed to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for its emp...
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