HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Employee Assistance ProgramMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) services with Deer Oaks for the Risk
Management Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-45674-109-001
(Health Insurance Premium) in the estimated amount of $20,100.
BACKGROUND: The EAP is a voluntary, confidential program which helps employees work
through various life challenges that may adversely affect job performance
or health and personal well-being in order to optimize their success with
the City of Grapevine.
The City's consultants McGriff, Seibels, and Williams secured the renewal
of this program. The pricing was guaranteed for five years. City staff
determined that the renewal contract will provide the best service for
meeting the needs of the City. The contract was for an initial one-year
period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the first
renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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