REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David A. Segura, Fire Chief
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of a three-year Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Wittman Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $1,080,000 to provide billing services for emergency paramedic and ambulance services; and, increase the Fire Department's Professional Services authority accordingly
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Statement of Issue:
The Fire Department is requesting approval of a three-year professional services contract with Wittman Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $1,080,000 for billing services for emergency paramedic and ambulance service. The professional services authority for Wittman Enterprise, LLC is also requested to be increased by a commensurate amount.
Financial Impact:
Sufficient funds are included in FY 2019/20 budget (10065401).
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Wittman Enterprises, LLC for Billing Services for Emergency Paramedic and Ambulance Service" in an amount not to exceed $1,080,000 over a three-year period; and,
B) Increase the Fire Department's professional services authority accordingly by the commensurate amount to ensure compliance with Administrative Regulation No. 228.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the contract and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach Fire Department requires a professional and competent billing service related to emergency paramedic and ambulance services. These services are currently provided under an October 4, 2015, professional services agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC, which is now on a month-to-month agreement. Wittman Enterprises, LLC currently charges 4.75% of collected revenues.
On July 26, 2019, a reques...
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