HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Wellness ScreeningsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH STAR WELLNESS FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH
SCREENINGS AND VACCINATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider award of an annual contract with Star Wellness
for employee comprehensive wellness screenings and vaccinations.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Risk Management) in the
estimated annual amount of $140,000.
BACKGROUND: In an effort to control medical costs, the City offers onsite bio-metric
screenings, vascular screenings, vaccinations, and other preventative
measures to benefit eligible employees and dependents. Star -Wellness
performed these services in the past and they have detected untreated
health conditions which saved lives and prevented disease. Star -Wellness
provides an array of services at a competitive price. Services provided by
Star -Wellness include onsite staff to check -in employees, privacy screens
on location, and reporting.
This procurement of medical preventative measures will be made from
Star -Wellness in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4) (A). The renewal
term of this contract is for a three year period. The City has utilized Star
Wellness in the past with positive results.
Staff recommends approval.