Agenda Item
i. Approval of Medical Review Officer Services Contract extension the third of four (4) one-year renewal options (in an amount not to exceed $200,000)
Summary: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the continued use of the contract agreement with Caduceus USA Medical Services, LLC for an additional year through June 30, 2024, for a not to exceed amount of $200,000 for occupational medical services. This recommendation is for the third of four (4) one-year contract renewal options.
Why: Approval of the continued use of this contract will allow the district to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) regulation of Drug and Alcohol Testing 49 CFR 382 and the Georgia Department of Education's physical requirements for school bus drivers.
Details: On June 8, 2020, the Board of Education authorized the district to contract with Caduceus USA Medical Services, LLC to provide occupational medical services through one vendor. Previously, the services were provided by three (3) separate vendors. On December 12, 2022, the board ratified and approved the second of four one-year extensions.
Financial impact: Occupational medical services will be charged from charge code 100.2700.530000.00011.7100.1320.8012.040.0000, for a not to exceed amount of $200,000.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1470
Mr. Cedric A. Burse, Director of Fleet and Special Transportation, Division of Operations, 678.676.1385
Effective: Upon board approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel