Title
Surety Bonds Placement and Related Services Contract with USI - RFP 18-01 RMD - Amendment (Ordinance S-50698)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 149729 with USI Insurance Services National, Inc., to extend the contract term by one year, with two one-year options to extend and add additional funds. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $87,000.
Report
Summary
The contract will provide services on an as-needed basis dependent upon the City's requirements for condemnation bonds, notary bonds, public official bonds and other surety needs. The extension will allow sufficient time to explore alternatives to insurance and surety programs, and potentially establish an insurance captive. The services are essential to ensure continuity with minimal impact to the insurance and surety programs that protect the City from financial harm.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through April 25, 2025, with two one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $87,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $232,000. Funds are available in the Risk Management Self-Insurance Trust.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved this request:
- Insurance Brokerage and Related Consulting Services Contract (Ordinance S-45208) on Dec. 5, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.