HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-26111 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26111
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR INVESTIGATIVE AND ADJUSTING
SERVICE FOR SELECTED TORT LIABILITY CLAIMS AND
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS.
WHEREAS, on May 29,2002, the Mayor and City Commission authorized an
agreement with Horizons Investigations Inc. to provide investigative and adjusting
services for selected tort liability claims and workers' compensation claims, for two
(2) years with an option for two (2) additional years; and
WHEREAS, the City has continued the Agreement through all options years,
for a total service agreement period of four years which expires on May 29, 2006;
and
WHEREAS, investigative services and adjusting services are a very important
part of the City's self-insured Tort Liability and Workers' Compensation Program as
the services help to minimize fraudulent claims and protect City assets; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) will allow the City
to move forward with the selection an investigative company that will provide
investigative services and adjusting services for selected tort liability claims and
workers' compensation claims, as needed by the City:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor
and City Commission hereby authorize the Administration to issue a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for Investigative and Adjusting Services for selected tort liability
claims 'and workers' compensation claims, as needed by the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of ~'ebruar¥ ,2006.
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APPROVED AS TO
City Clerk FORM & LANGUAGE
Robert Parcher & FOR~GUTIO~
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
] Resolution authorizing the Administration to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) for investigative and
adjusting service for selected tort liability claims and workers' compensation claims.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
IEnsure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term.
Issue:
IInvestigative and adjusting services are a very important part of the City's self-insured Tort Liability and
Workers' Compensation Program and help minimize fraudelent claims and protect City assets.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
IInvestigative (surveillance) and adjusting services are a very important part of the City's self-insured Tort
Liability and Workers' Compensation Program. These services help to minimize fraudulent claims and
protect the assets of the City. The current contract for this service expires on May 29, 2006. The
issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) will provide for the continuance of this service.
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1' $65,000 540-1792-000310
estimated annual
2
3 4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Cliff Leonard
Si~ln-Offs:
;i Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ?~ i~..~j
DATE: February 8, 2006
SUB/ECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS {RFP) FOR INVESTIGATIVE AND ADJUSTING
SERVICES FOR SELECTED TORT LIABILITY CLAIMS AND WORKERS'
COMPENSATION CLAIMS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach requires the services of one to two experienced firms to provide
Investigative (surveillance related) and adjusting services for selected tort liability and
workers' compensation claims. The City of Miami Beach is self-insured for both tort liability
claims and workers' compensation claims (this RFP does not include the Administration of
the City's Workers' Compensation program which is under separate contract).
Investigative Services and Adjusting Services are a very important part of the City's self-
insured Tort Liability andWorkers' Compensation program. These services help to minimize
fraudulent claims and protect the assets of the City. The Mayor and City Commission
previously authorized the City on May 29, 2002 to contract for this service. The current
contract for this service will expire May 29, 2006.
The issuance of the RFP will allow the City to move forward with the selection of an
investigative company for investigative and adjusting services for selected tort liability claims
and workers' compensation claims.
Scope of Services
1. Provide Surveillance of the claimant for selected Tort Liability and Workers'
Compensation Claims
2. Provide Activity Checks of the claimant for selected Tort Liability and Workers'
Compensation Claims.
3. Provide "Research and Background Investigations" of claimants for selected Tort
and Workers' Compensation Claims.
4. Provide complete investigative and adjusting services for selected Tort Liability
Claims.
5. Other related services as requested.
6. Submit a written report with appropriate documentation at the conclusion of each
assignment to the Risk Management Division. The report must contain the following
minimum information:
A. Identify the claimant investigated and provide a written comprehensive report
indicating activity preformed, summary, and recommendations.
B. Provide written background results, surveillance tapes/DYD, and photos.
C. Invoice for type of activity and length of activity identifying total amount due.
Contractor Minimum Requirement
1. Must possess a class "A" license issued by the State of Florida. Investigators must
possess a "C" or "CC" license.
2. Must possess an "Appointment" as an Adjusting Agency for Ali-Lines Insurance
Claims by the State of Florida.
3. Must have a minimum of ten (10) years verifiable experience.
4. Must be located and locally managed within sixty (60) miles from the City limits of
Miami Beach.
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